The Denver Broncos made a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 7 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
First, the Broncos have elevated cornerback Sean Fresch and safety Taylor Rapp from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 7. Rapp's elevation comes as starting safety Talanoa Hufanga is still absent with an ankle injury and was ruled out for the second week in a row. While Rapp did not get the start (2025 All-Pro special teamer Devon Key got the start) in Week 6, he did end up getting most of the snaps at Hufanga's spot in last week's game.
Fresch was also elevated in Week 6, returning one kick for 24 yards in the Week 6 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
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In corresponding roster moves, the Broncos placed running back Tyler Badie (thumb) and pass rusher Jonah Elliss (ankle) on the short-term injured reserve list. Both players will now miss a minimum of four games.
Badie broke his thumb in pass protection in the Week 6 win, according to the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. That left the Broncos with just two running backs on the active roster during last week's game.
Meanwhile, Elliss suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter, hopping off the field before eventually being carted off of the sideline. Earlier this week, coach Sean Payton expressed optimism that Elliss' injury would not be season-ending, but that he would miss some time. Both players are now eligible to return in Week 12. .
Broncos roster moves
- Elevated S Taylor Rapp to game-day roster
- Elevated CB Sean Fresch to game-day roster
- Placed RB Tyler Badie (thumb) on short-term IR
- Placed OLB Jonah Elliss (ankle) on short-term IR
The Broncos will face the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, starting at 2:05 p.m. MT. The game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV broadcast map). The Broncos are considered road favorites as they play their final NFC West opponent of the season.
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