It’s entirely too early to write off Dwayne Bowe, but it appears that the Cleveland Browns coaching staff is firmly sending the veteran a message. As head coach Mike Pettine released the first iteration of his team’s Week 1 unofficial depth chart, Bowe, signed this offseason to help a battered and non-intimidating receiving corps, is listed as the third string on the outside.

#Browns first depth chart. WR Dwayne Bowe is still third-team pic.twitter.com/eHt750ayJ7 — Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 8, 2015

Getting nearly a full game worth of snaps in Week 4 of the preseason, this is the same spot Bowe occupied in the final, unofficial depth chart of the summer. Prior to the last preseason contest, rumors began swirling, stating the Browns were considering cutting Bowe despite his $9.5 million guaranteed contract, but he apparently flashed enough to buy him some additional time.

Brian Hartline (also 6-2, 220) and Andrew Hawkins (5-7, 180) are currently listed as the starters, but it is expected that Bowe will still earn snaps with plenty of three-receiver sets in the team’s future. Taylor Gabriel, Travis Benjamin and Terrelle Pryor (if active) could also see some time out wide.

Other depth chart items of note:

Isaiah Crowell is currently the only healthy running back on the roster. Rookie Duke Johnson is still immersed in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Justin Gilbert is listed directly behind Joe Haden with K’Waun Williams behind Tramon Williams. Nickelback duties remain to be seen.

Barkevious Mingo (knee) is listed behind Scott Solomon. Nate Orchard (a slew of things) is behind Paul Kruger.

The Browns’ long-snapper is named Charley Hughlett. Just thought you should know.

The Browns play the New York Jets at 1 p.m. this Sunday.