Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II limped off the field Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers with what looked like a non-contact leg injury. This is the kind of hit no one wants to see, especially from a player of Surtain’s caliber, and it immediately puts a dark cloud over the Broncos’ Week 4 outing.
The Moment Everything Went Sideways for the Broncos Defense
The ugly incident happened late in the first half. Surtain was in coverage on a pass play when he just went down, no contact from an opposing player at all. It was one of those plays that makes your stomach drop because you know a non-contact injury often means something serious. Trainers rushed to his side on the field, and it was clear right away he wasn’t going to just bounce back. He received treatment out there, but it wasn’t enough.
Surtain’s Uncertain Status Leaving Everyone Guessing
Getting off the field was a struggle. Surtain needed the help of two medical trainers just to limp to the sidelines before heading straight to the Denver locker room just before halftime. That’s a rough look, man. As of now, the nature of his injury is totally unclear, and there’s no word on his status. Broncos fans, and really, anyone who appreciates elite defensive play, are holding their breath right now, waiting for an update that could define the early part of their season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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