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Broncos Welcome Pat Surtain II Back as Alex Singleton Nears Return After Cancer Surgery

Denver timed the returns after favorable scans to restore near full defensive strength following the bye.

Overview

  • Patrick Surtain II practiced fully, carries no game designation and is set to play Sunday night against Washington, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Linebacker Alex Singleton returned to full practice less than three weeks after Nov. 7 surgery to remove a cancerous testicular tumor and says he is “tracking” to play.
  • Initial CT scans showed no spread of Singleton’s cancer, and he remains under ongoing testing and monitoring as he ramps up football activity.
  • Singleton’s diagnosis was triggered by an NFL drug test that flagged elevated hCG levels, prompting imaging that led to quick detection and treatment.
  • Coach Sean Payton said favorable pre-bye results made this a target game for key returns as Denver’s defense, first in sacks and elite in scoring and QBR allowed, rides an eight-game win streak.