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Broncos CB Pat Surtain Exits Game vs. Niners With Apparent Leg Injury

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II left Sunday's Week 4 game against the San Francisco 49ers with an apparent leg injury late in the second quarter.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 10:20 PM
Broncos CB Pat Surtain Exits Game vs. Niners With Apparent Leg Injury
Key Things to Know
  • Pat Surtain II is believed to have avoided long-term damage after injuring his ankle against the 49ers.
  • Early reports indicate that Surtain's Achilles tendon is intact, though further testing is scheduled.
  • Surtain suffered the non-contact injury late in the second quarter and was ruled out.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II exited Sunday's Week 4 contest against the San Francisco 49ers with an ankle injury late in the second quarter. Surtain went down without contact while backpedaling in coverage and was helped off the field by medical personnel. According to NFL Network, early indications suggest he avoided a worst-case scenario and his Achilles tendon remains intact.

Surtain is scheduled to undergo further evaluation on the ankle to assess the full severity. His exit left Denver depleted in the secondary, as fellow starting cornerback Riley Moss was also ruled out with a ribs injury during the game.

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