Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II is expected to miss only a short period after suffering an ankle injury, sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The 23‑year‑old, who has been a key defensive player for Denver, avoided a worst‑case scenario according to the reports.
Details about the exact nature of the injury or the expected recovery time were not released, but the sources said the injury is not a long‑term concern.
Rapoport relayed the information to NFL Network, noting that Surtain’s ankle problem is being treated as a short‑term setback.
The Broncos will look to keep their defensive backfield strong as the season progresses, with Surtain’s return expected to bolster the team’s coverage unit.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
