Broncos CB Surtain's ankle injury considered short-term, sources say — SkimNews
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- Pat Surtain II suffered a non-contact ankle injury, going down and grabbing his right foot and ankle before being helped to the locker room; the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year did not return for the second half.
- Pat Surtain and Pat Bryant both received positive MRI results that showed they avoided worst-case scenarios, according to sources told to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Pat Bryant is expected to miss "a few weeks" with a sprained ankle after being carted off during Sunday's loss, per a source told to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Bryant ranks second on the Broncos this season with 122 receiving yards; his nine receptions are tied with Courtland Sutton for second on the team, and he has one touchdown catch.
- The Broncos next face the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon, looking to bounce back from the loss.
Why it matters: Surtain is the centerpiece of Denver's defensive gameplan every week, and Bryant had emerged as the Broncos' No. 2 receiver (122 yards, tied for second in receptions) — so even short-term absences drain both the secondary and the passing game heading into a Chargers matchup Denver needs to win after a Week 4 loss.
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