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Pat Surtain II avoids long-term injury, but how will Broncos adjust with the All-Pro out?
Pat Surtain II avoided a season-ending injury but could miss multiple games with a right ankle injury, a significant setback for Denver. The two-time first-team All-Pro anchors a defense that relies heavily on man coverage and flexible pressure packages. Fellow cornerback Riley Moss is also injured, leaving the Broncos to rely on Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine.
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Context & caveats
- The Broncos have not provided a firm timetable for Surtain's return.
Why this made the edition
A major current injury to a two-time first-team All-Pro and former Defensive Player of the Year materially affects Denver's defense and upcoming games.
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