Both CB Pat Surtain II and WR Pat Bryant suffered short-term ankle injuries
Mile High Report • • sports
Key Points:
- Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II and wide receiver Pat Bryant both suffered short-term ankle injuries during Sunday’s loss to the 49ers, avoiding serious damage.
- Surtain II is expected to be sidelined for about two weeks and may be placed on short-term injured reserve, with rookie Jahdae Barron stepping in as a starter.
- Bryant will miss a few weeks due to a sprained ankle, impacting the Broncos’ passing game, with reserves Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims Jr., and Lil’Jordan Humphrey filling in.
- The Broncos’ cornerback depth will be tested early in the season, especially if Riley Moss remains sidelined due to a rib injury.
- Overall, the injuries, initially feared to be severe, turned out to be manageable, providing some relief for the Broncos moving forward.
