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The concern was palpable for the Denver Broncos after Patrick Surtain II suffered an ankle injury against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.
The non-contact injury happened in the second quarter, as Surtain tried to cover Jacob Bowing. He hopped on one leg before going straight to the locker room. He did not return to the contest.
The Broncos lost to the 49ers, 24-14, and fell to 2-2. Surtain had four tackles in his brief time on the field.
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The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero gave an encouraging update on the 26-year-old cornerback.
“Broncos star CB Patrick Surtain II is believed to have avoided a long-term injury Sunday, per sources,” wrote Pelissero on X.
“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.”
That is good news for the Broncos, who are still grasping for consistency despite the repeated pleas of coach Sean Payton.
Before the game, Surtain said battling the 49ers would be “another challenge,” acknowledging their “hot start.”
The Broncos’ running game was anemic again, producing only 82 yards, which Payton rued.
“We just didn’t have enough offense to get a lead and then go beyond that. We just didn’t have enough answers to get past that and get a lead,” said Payton in a report from the Associated Press’ Josh Dubow.
Aside from Surtain, Denver also lost Riley Moss and Pat Bryant to a rib injury and an ankle injury, respectively.
Denver will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5.
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