Broncos' Patrick Surtain Ruled Out At Halftime

Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II suffered a right lower‑leg injury early in Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys after breaking up a pass, was helped to the sideline medical tent, listed questionable and briefly returned on the next defensive series. Just before halftime he sustained a shoulder injury while making a tackle, did not return for the second half and was officially ruled out; he finished the game with five tackles. The 25‑year‑old reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year has been an elite cover corner this season—allowing no touchdowns as the primary defender and holding opponents to a sub‑50% completion rate into Week 8 despite having no interceptions. His absence increases snaps for Riley Moss, Kris Abrams‑Draine and rookie Jahdae Barron and is a consequential concern for Denver’s secondary. Denver led 27-10 at halftime and had largely contained the Cowboys before Surtain's halftime exit. Separately, reserve tight end Lucas Krull is undergoing surgery for a Jones fracture and is expected to miss extended time.