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THE Denver Broncos revealed an injury update concerning star cornerback Patrick Surtain II.
The two-time NFL Pro Bowler, 24, suffered a head injury during the Denver Broncos’ Week 6 23-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Denver head coach Sean Payton shared that Surtain has entered the league’s concussion protocol.
The former first-round pick has a brain injury similar to the one Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa had dealt with.
Payton spoke to reporters about the absence of Surtain in the losing effort.
“Anytime you lose one of your top players, it is kind of the next man up and here we go,” he said the game.
“Not having had a chance to look at film to tell you how the other guys played, I know we struggled just getting off the field defensively on third down.
“We did not do a number of things well today.
“That is kind of where it is at.”
Surtain suffered a concussion on the first play from scrimmage.
The Alabama product’s head hit the turf after breaking up a pass.
Surtain was sent to the locker room and was eventually ruled out.
His absence proved costly for the Broncos’ defense which allowed 350 total yards and 11-of-18 third-down conversions.
Denver didn’t record a turnover and was on the field for 37 minutes in the defeat.
The Broncos will have the task of facing the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 7.
Surtain has been ruled out for the contest.
Fortunately, he is reportedly “in good spirits” to play for Denver’s Week 8 home game against the Carolina Panthers.
