The Denver Broncos have parted ways with two defensive backs as they continue reshaping the roster around a recent trade.
On Tuesday, the team waived Sean Fresch Jr. and released Ugo Amadi from the practice squad, moves disclosed in the official announcement of the deal that brought linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers.
Fresch, a former All-UFL standout who turned 25 the same day, had carved out a role as a kick returner after signing with Denver in August.
He made his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Chargers and has handled six returns for 153 yards this season, including a 41-yard effort earlier in the week.
That production places him behind Marvin Mims Jr., who leads the club with eight returns for 206 yards, and ties him with running back RJ Harvey in opportunities, though Harvey’s returns have gone for 175 yards.
Harvey remains on injured reserve and is not expected back until after Week 12.
The waiver is complicated by roster rules. Denver has already elevated Fresch from the practice squad the maximum three times allowed for any single player.
To use him in another game, the Broncos would need to add him to the 53-man roster.
Local reporter Mike Klis indicated Fresch is expected to return to the practice squad, which would keep him available for further elevations once the elevation limit resets or if the team creates space.
Amadi’s departure marks the latest chapter in a brief and intermittent stay.
The 29-year-old, a Super Bowl champion and 2019 fourth-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks (132nd overall), joined Denver in early October, was released near the end of the month, and was brought back after the Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
He never appeared in a game for the Broncos. Across his career he has also spent time with the Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Tennessee Titans.
The timing coincides with Denver’s bye week. With the roster temporarily lighter, the Broncos could make additional moves before their Week 11 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas traded veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the deadline, clearing the way for rookie Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, to start that contest.
These cuts free roster spots while the team evaluates whether Fresch’s return-game production warrants a more permanent place or whether Amadi’s experience will be needed elsewhere.
For now, both players are free to sign with other clubs or, in Fresch’s case, potentially rejoin Denver’s practice squad as the Broncos prepare for the second half of the season.
