HC Sean Payton responded to an inquiry about Denver's star CB.
headquarters have noticed something peculiar regarding star cornerback Patrick Surtain: his less-than-full workload amid Organized Team Activities. During Tuesday's practice, Surtain was spotted toward the sideline, an area typically reserved for players rehabbing injuries.
Turns out, that's much ado about nothing. Broncos coach Sean Payton clarified the Pro Bowler's limited participation is neither related to his health nor his contractual status. “We’re being smart with the rotation. I don’t know how many snaps he had today," Payton told the assembled media after practice. "He’s healthy. I think he’s doing well, and then once he saw that Foley is at 44 and he’s at , he knows he has some work to do still. That’s pretty impressive, 44 .
Drafted ninth overall in 2021, Surtain is entrenched among the league's best at his position, securing two Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro nod across his first three campaigns. He led the Broncos in pass deflections and finished third in solo tackles last season, playing 99.2% of the defensive snaps.in April, is due to collect $19.802 million in 2025 base salary — a staggering jump from the $3.52 million he's slated to earn this fall.
"They all making plays during OTAs and are capable of playing on Sundays," Surtain said. "I'm looking forward to seeing ."Zack Kelberman is the Senior Editor for Mile High Huddle. He has covered the NFL for more than a decade and the Denver Broncos since 2016. He's also the co-host of the wildly popular Broncos show the Mile High Huddle Podcast.
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