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Packers 2015 depth chart 8/18: Randall Cobb has a new job

Meet the new depth chart. Same as the old depth chart.

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Another week, another depth chart.

The Green Bay Packers released their second unofficial depth chart Tuesday in advance of their preseason tilt with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As with the team's first official depth chart, the order of players should be taken with a grain of salt. By and large, this chart remains the same despite the players' performances during training camp and the first exhibition game.

Offense

Position First Second Third Other (in order)

WR

Jordy Nelson Davante Adams Jeff Janis Jimmie Hunt, Larry Pinkard
LT David Bakhtiari Jeremy Vujnovich Vince Kowalski
LG Josh Sitton Lane Taylor
C Corey Linsley JC Tretter Garth Gerhart Andy Phillips
RG T.J. Lang Josh Walker Matt Rotheram
RT Bryan Bulaga Don Barclay Fabbians Ebbele
TE Richard Rodgers Andrew Quarless Justin Perillo Kennard Blackman, Mitchell Henry, Harold Spears
WR Randall Cobb Ty Montgomery Myles White Jared Abbrederis, Javess Blue, Ed Williams
QB Aaron Rodgers Scott Tolzien Matt Blanchard Brett Hundley
RB Eddie Lacy James Starks Rajion Neal Alonzo Harris, John Crockett
FB John Kuhn Aaron Ripkowski

If this depth chart looks familiar to you, that's because nothing has really changed since last week. The Packers added a third-string tier to the chart to further distinguish the back of the roster, but the order of the offensive players remains the same. Keep in mind that this doesn't necessarily mean much, as the team listed Brett Hundley as the fourth quarterback even though he went in ahead of Matt Blanchard during the preseason opener.

Defense

Position First Second Third Other (in order)

LDE

Letroy Guion Datone Jones Khyri Thornton
NT B.J. Raji Mike Pennel Bruce Gaston Lavon Hooks
RDE Mike Daniels Josh Boyd Christian Ringo
LOLB Clay Matthews Nick Perry Andy Mulumba Adrian Hubbard, Jermauria Rasco
LILB Sam Barrington Carl Bradford Josh Francis Tavarus Dantzler
MLB Nate Palmer Jake Ryan Joe Thomas
ROLB Julius Peppers Mike Neal Jayrone Elliott James Vaughters
LCB Casey Hayward Damarious Randall Quinten Rollins Kyle Sebetic
RCB Sam Shields Demetri Goodson Tay Glover-Wright LaDarius Gunter, Ryan White
SS Morgan Burnett Sean Richardson Chris Banjo
FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Micah Hyde Jean Fanor

The most noticeable change on the defensive depth chart is the position for Andy Mulumba, who moved from right outside linebacker to left. Still, he remains behind Mike Neal and Nick Perry, though that could change come the regular season. As with the offensive depth chart, the order doesn't necessarily reflect the players' real status on the team. Rookies Quinten Rollins and LaDarius Gunter appear to be in better standing than Demetri Goodson even though they appear behind him on the chart.

Special Teams

Position First Second Third Other (in order)
K Mason Crosby Tim Masthay
P Tim Masthay Mason Crosby
H Tim Masthay Randall Cobb
PR Micah Hyde Ty Montgomery Randall Cobb
KR Ty Montgomery Micah Hyde Randall Cobb Jeff Janis
LS Brett Goode Justin Perillo Don Barclay

Meet Randall Cobb: backup holder on place kicks. Cobb's "promotion" comes after the team released punter Cody Mandell. Barring an in-game injury, don't expect to see Cobb holding kicks.

Jason B. Hirschhorn covers the Green Bay Packers for Acme Packing Company. He also serves as an NFL writer for SB Nation and Sports on Earth. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.