Broncos’ Season Shakeup: What Pat Surtain’s Surprising Exit Means for Their Defense

Broncos' Season Shakeup: What Pat Surtain's Surprising Exit Means for Their Defense

Injuries — they’re the thorn in the side every team dreads, and the Denver Broncos are feeling the sting this week. Cornerback Pat Surtain II, the reigning defensive player of the year, won’t be suiting up against the Texans on Sunday due to a pesky pectoral injury. The good news? They haven’t pulled the trigger on injured reserve just yet, keeping fingers crossed for his return post-bye week around Week 13. But that’s not all — wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr., tight end Nate Adkins, and safety P.J. Locke are also sidelined, nursing their respective wounds and missing valuable practice time. Meanwhile, linebacker Dre Greenlaw is limping through a quad issue but remains officially in the fold. It’s a tricky situation for Denver, one that could ripple through their defensive and offensive schemes as Sunday approaches. LEARN MORE

The Broncos officially ruled out cornerback Pat Surtain II (pectoral) for Sunday’s game against the Texans.

The team did not place Surtain on injured reserve, hoping he can return at least by Week 13 after the off week.

Surtain is the reigning defensive player of the year.

The Broncos also ruled out wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion), tight end Nate Adkins (knee) and safety P.J. Locke (neck) for this week.

Surtain, Mims and Adkins did not practice this week, while Locke was limited on Wednesday and Thursday before not practicing on Friday.

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad) does not have an injury designation.

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