The Denver Broncos have made an early call on an undrafted rookie, cutting ties with former Tennessee cornerback William Wright just days after signing him. The move came as the team reshuffled its roster following a promising rookie minicamp.

On Tuesday, the Broncos awarded free-agent contracts to wide receiver Michael Woods II and cornerback Paul Manning, both of whom impressed during the three-day minicamp. To make room, the team released former Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn and cornerback William Wright.

Wright, who signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee after the 2026 NFL Draft, found himself the odd man out when Manning—a Division II standout from Henderson State—caught the coaching staff's eye. The Broncos now have two other undrafted cornerbacks on their 90-man roster: California's Brent Austin and Georgia Tech's Ahmari Harvey.

During his college career at Tennessee, Wright appeared in 45 games, recording two interceptions—including one he returned 35 yards for a touchdown last season. However, at 6-foot and 190 pounds, he's considered slightly undersized for the NFL, and Denver's secondary is already deep with talent. Manning's strong performance during minicamp essentially sealed Wright's fate.

Wright now hopes another team will give him a spot on their 90-man roster before training camp kicks off this summer. For the Broncos, it's a reminder that in the competitive world of undrafted rookies, every snap counts—and sometimes, a standout weekend is all it takes to change a team's plans.