Patrick Surtain II Suffers Ankle Injury, Questionable to Return Against 49ers
Quick Look
- Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II suffered a non-contact ankle injury late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers and required assistance walking off the field.
- He is officially questionable to return.
- The Broncos led 3-3 at halftime, and Surtain did not play in the 49ers' opening second-half drive.
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Why It Matters
Patrick Surtain II is the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year and a four-time Pro Bowler who missed three games last year due to a shoulder injury but has been durable, playing in at least 16 games in four of his first five seasons.
Denver Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II suffered a non-contact injury late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers and needed help walking off the field. He's officially questionable to return with an ankle injury. Here's video of the injury:
Surtain, the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year and a Pro Bowler each of the last four years, missed three games last year with a shoulder injury but has generally been extremely durable, playing in at least 16 games in four of his first five seasons.
The Broncos have an excellent defense, and Surtain is a huge part of that. Without him, Riley Moss, Ja'Quan McMillan and Kris Abrams-Draine would be Denver's top corners. Denver also has 2025 first-round pick Jahdae Barron at the position.
The Broncos and the 49ers were tied at 3-3 at halftime; Surtain was not on the field for San Francisco's opening drive of the second half.
Open Questions
- What is the severity of Patrick Surtain II's ankle injury?
- How long is he expected to be out if he cannot return?
- Will the Broncos' defensive performance decline significantly without Surtain?
