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In preparation for their Week 7 encounter with the Arizona Cardinals, the Denver Broncos have promoted cornerback Sean Fresch and safety Taylor Rapp from the practice squad to the game-day roster, the team announced. Both players are set to revert to the practice squad on Monday.
The moves come as the Broncos deal with injuries in the secondary: safety Talanoa Hufanga has been ruled out due to an ankle injury, while cornerback Pat Surtain is listed as questionable with an ankle issue. Fresch and Rapp will provide additional depth for the team's defensive backfield.
NFL rules permit teams to elevate up to two practice squad players to the active roster each week, and those players do not need to clear waivers to return to the practice squad afterward. However, each player is limited to three such elevations per season. This marks the third and final elevation for Fresch and the second for Rapp.
The Broncos' Week 7 game against the Cardinals is scheduled for Sunday at 2:05 p.m. MT and will be regionally televised on CBS. Denver enters the contest as a road favorite.
Key Analysis
The elevation of Fresch and Rapp underscores the Broncos' need for depth in the secondary as they manage injuries to key players. Fresch's third elevation means he has exhausted his practice squad promotions for the season, so the team will need to make a roster decision if they want to keep him available beyond this week. Rapp's second elevation leaves him with one remaining. The Broncos' ability to shore up their defensive backfield will be tested against a Cardinals offense that looks to challenge through the air.
Originally reported by yahoo.