Chris Kelsay will start at left defensive end and Josh Reed will start at wide receiver in Sunday's season opener against Jacksonville.
Both players are expected to do a lot of "time sharing" at their positions. Ryan Denney will see plenty of time at defensive end, and Lee Evans figures to see a lot of plays at receiver.
"Any time you bust your tail every day for a month or two months or six months, to get rewarded at the end is very nice," Kelsay said of his promotion to the first unit. "Ryan and I complement each other well. During camp the competition kept us motivated and kept us pushing each other."
Coach Mike Mularkey said he intends to start Denney for Week Two in Oakland.
Reed, who alternated series with Evans in preseason, has enjoyed a strong summer catching the ball.
Both players are expected to do a lot of "time sharing" at their positions. Ryan Denney will see plenty of time at defensive end, and Lee Evans figures to see a lot of plays at receiver.
"Any time you bust your tail every day for a month or two months or six months, to get rewarded at the end is very nice," Kelsay said of his promotion to the first unit. "Ryan and I complement each other well. During camp the competition kept us motivated and kept us pushing each other."
Coach Mike Mularkey said he intends to start Denney for Week Two in Oakland.
Reed, who alternated series with Evans in preseason, has enjoyed a strong summer catching the ball.
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