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Broncos' Surtain, Bryant Avoid Long-Term IR
8 Oct
Summary
- Cornerback Pat Surtain II and receiver Pat Bryant avoided season-ending IR.
- Both players suffered ankle injuries in the recent loss to the 49ers.
- The Broncos anticipate a few weeks before their return to the field.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton provided an encouraging update on injured players Pat Surtain II and Pat Bryant. Both players sustained ankle injuries during the recent loss to the 49ers, with Surtain's appearing to be a non-contact incident and Bryant requiring a cart to leave the field.
Fortunately, initial fears of season-ending injuries have subsided. Payton stated that neither Surtain nor Bryant is expected to be placed on short-term or season-ending injured reserve. This suggests a recovery timeline of a few weeks, though they will likely miss upcoming games.
The Broncos will face the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football in a short week. With Surtain sidelined, Jahdae Barron is expected to start at cornerback, with Kris Abrams-Draine also seeing increased defensive snaps. Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Marvin Mims Jr., and Troy Franklin will likely see more action in Bryant's absence.
While the team will need to depend on its depth players for the next few weeks, the news is a significant boost for the Broncos' outlook as they prepare for crucial divisional games and a short turnaround against the Seahawks.
