Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II believed to have avoided long-term injury
Surtain is believed to have avoided a long-term injury to his ankle, with his Achilles intact, Tom Pelissero reported; he will undergo further testing
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Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is believed to have avoided a long-term injury to his ankle, Tom Pelissero reported. Surtain will undergo further testing for the non-contact injury, but his Achilles is intact.
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero): Broncos star CB Patrick Surtain II is believed to have avoided a long-term injury Sunday, per sources. Surtain will undergo further testing for the non-contact injury to his ankle. But his Achilles is intact and all indications are that he avoided any worst-case scenario.
The report advances Sunday's news that the Broncos ruled out both starting cornerbacks, with Surtain out due to an ankle injury and Riley Moss out with a rib injury. Pelissero said all indications are that Surtain avoided any worst-case scenario.
The positive outlook is a relief for a Denver secondary that lost both starters during the game. The further testing will confirm the extent of the injury, but the initial read is that Surtain's Achilles is intact.
Surtain's status for Denver's next game remains tied to the testing results. For now, the confirmed information is that he is believed to have avoided a long-term injury, with the Achilles intact and additional testing scheduled.