Englewood, CO -- (Sports Network) - The Denver Broncos released fullback Cecil Sapp on Thursday.

Sapp, who was placed on injured reserve by the Broncos last Saturday, rushed for 59 yards and two scores on 18 attempts in 16 games last season. In a five- year career, all with Denver, the 29-year-old has rushed 49 times for 223 yards and two TDs.

The Broncos also waived tight end Brett Pierce. Pierce was placed on the waived/injured list last Saturday. He was signed by the team on December 31 as a future-contract signee.