Overview
- Testing on Monday identified a left pectoral/shoulder strain after Surtain exited late in the first half against Dallas and was ruled out in the third quarter.
- ESPN reports he will miss multiple games, with insiders projecting roughly a 4–6 week timeline and describing his status as week-to-week.
- Surtain has been ruled out for Sunday’s game at Houston, and the team had not placed him on injured reserve as of Monday.
- Reports indicate no surgery is expected as the Broncos gather further evaluations to confirm the recovery window.
- Denver is preparing schematic changes in his absence, with Kris Abrams-Draine filling in and recording eight tackles, and increased roles for Riley Moss and Jahdae Barron.