The Broncos' star cornerback is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Surtain exited the game in the first half and did not return. He defended a pass to George Pickens in the end zone and landed awkwardly on the turf. He had to be helped off the field and went into the locker room for treatment.
He did not come back out for the second half and was ruled out shortly after halftime. At best, Surtain could be back in early December, though it's more likely that he won't be ready to return until the middle of the month. Denver hosts the Packers on Dec. 14 in Week 15, and it plays the Jaguars in Week 16 on Dec. 21. It's possible that Surtain will be ready to return for one of those games. Surtain is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, so his loss will be a significant one for the Broncos. In 2025, he's recorded nine pass defenses and 27 tackles, often tasked with shadowing opponents' top receiver.Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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