Sean Payton: Broncos not expected to place Pat Surtain on IR
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Denver does not expect to put cornerback Pat Surtain, who injured his ankle Sunday at San Francisco, on injured reserve
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters Wednesday that Denver does not expect to place cornerback Pat Surtain, who injured his ankle Sunday at San Francisco, on injured reserve.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Broncos HC Sean Payton told reporters that he does not expect that Denver will have to place CB Pat Surtain, who injured his ankle Sunday at San Franciso, on injured reserve.
Surtain's injury had raised questions about how long the Broncos' top cover corner might be sidelined, particularly with a divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers looming Sunday. Denver's willingness to rule out an IR designation points to a window that keeps Surtain in play in the near term, though his availability for the Chargers game remains to be seen as the week progresses.
The update builds on prior reporting that Surtain had avoided a long-term injury despite the Sunday scare. Keeping him off injured reserve would preserve the option of a quicker return while the secondary navigates the early season without its cornerstone at full health.