Broncos release ex-Raiders RB Fargas

The Denver Broncos announced on Monday that they have released running back Justin Fargas, ending the veteran's brief stay with the team.

Fargas was signed by Denver as a free agent on Aug. 11 to add depth while Knowshon Moreno, Correll Buckhalter and LenDale White all dealt with injuries that kept them sidelined.

The 30-year-old had spent the previous seven seasons with the Oakland Raiders, but was released in March after a balky knee led to a failed physical. He underwent arthroscopic surgery that same month and drew scattered interest from other teams before latching on with the injury-riddled Broncos.

Fargas was second on the Raiders in rushing with 491 yards and three touchdowns last season, averaging only 3.8 yards per carry. He had led the team in rushing the previous three seasons, with his best year coming in 2007 when he gained 1,009 yards on the ground and scored four touchdowns.

Fargas had 10 carries for 17 yards this preseason.

The Broncos also announced they have designated cornerback Tony Carter as waived-injured. Carter joined the club as a college free agent on April 27, 2009.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.