Broncos DB Patrick Surtain II exits, re-enters Colts game with ankle injury

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II left Sunday's game at Indianapolis in the second quarter with a left ankle injury but was able to return to the game with the ankle heavily taped.

Surtain, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, was hurt when he landed awkwardly on his left foot while covering Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.

Surtain hobbled part of the way off the field before sitting down near the sideline. He was checked by trainers and walked off the field and to the medical tent with the help of trainers.

Surtain, in his fifth season after being taken with the ninth overall pick in the 2021 draft, had five tackles -- four solo -- before exiting the game. He tied a career high with four interceptions in 2024 and returned one of those 100 yards for a touchdown.