Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II exits Dallas game with shoulder injury after earlier leg scare

Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 4:54 PM

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys' George Pickens, rear, in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos standout cornerback Pat Surtain II was ruled out for the second half against Dallas on Sunday with a shoulder injury.

The reigning defensive player of the year was hurt trying to make a tackle just before halftime. He finished with five tackles.

Earlier in the game, Surtain hurt his lower leg while breaking up a pass in the end zone. He stayed down for several minutes before being helped off the field by medical personnel. After a visit to the medical tent for evaluation, he spent a few minutes testing out the leg before returning to the game.

The fifth-year player out of Alabama earned AP Defensive Player of the Year honors a season ago after intercepting four passes and breaking up 11 passes.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II sits on the field with an unknown injury as officials call time in the irst half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)