The Broncos misplaced each beginning cornerbacks, together with former NFL Defensive Participant of the 12 months Patrick Surtain II, throughout Sunday’s sport in opposition to the 49ers.
Surtain, a four-time Professional Bowler in his first 5 seasons within the league, left the sport late within the second quarter after struggling a non-contact ankle damage.
“It makes it more durable,” Broncos coach Sean Payton advised reporters in regards to the rash of accidents. “You go 16 weeks, and which may occur as soon as each two years. And but, you must be prepared. Actually, it impacts [defensive coordinator] Vance [Joseph] and what you wish to name. It impacts whether or not you’re going to have the ability to get into dime. Possibly you’ll be able to play nickel nonetheless. But it surely’s going to take you out of some packages.”
The Broncos dominated him out after halftime, earlier than additionally shedding No. 2 nook Riley Moss (rib) and vast receiver Pat Bryant, who needed to be carted off the sphere within the third quarter with an obvious leg damage.
The 28-year-old Surtain was injured on a go play simply earlier than halftime, falling to the turf with out being contacted by an opposing participant.
He was helped off the sphere by two medical trainers and brought to the locker room.
Surtain signed a four-year contract extension value $96 million with the Broncos in 2024, however his deal was restructured earlier than this season to spice up his wage for 2026 by $5 million.
