The Denver Broncos elevated Sean Fresch Jr. from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Saturday, giving the former United Football League standout his first permanent spot in the NFL.
The promotion comes as the Broncos prepare to face their upcoming matchup with fellow cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Fresch had already maxed out his season limit of three practice-squad elevations during October, forcing the team to make a permanent roster move.
Fresch made his mark on special teams during those three temporary appearances while cornerback Pat Surtain II recovered from a high-ankle sprain. He recorded three tackles on kickoffs, including two during his NFL regular-season debut against the Los Angeles Chargers.
His path to Denver mirrors that of fellow UFL alumnus Dondrea Tillman. Tillman earned a promotion to the primary roster in 2024 after signing with the Broncos following a successful stint with the Birmingham Stallions. Fresch followed a similar trajectory after starring for the St. Louis BattleHawks last season.
To clear room for the roster adjustments, safety Taylor Rapp was released on Friday in a procedural move before signing back to the practice squad Saturday. The Broncos immediately utilized one of their two Week 9 elevations to guarantee Rapp an active-roster game check, providing necessary depth while safety Brandon Jones missed practice all week with a hamstring injury.
Denver also elevated running back Cody Schrader for a second straight week. The Mizzou product steps into the active lineup with both Tyler Badie and RJ Harvey currently sidelined on injured reserve.
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