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The Broncos Lose Patrick Surtain and Riley Moss to Injuries Against the 49ers
Denver lost both starting cornerbacks and a receiver as Patrick Surtain II, Riley Moss and Pat Bryant exited with injuries.
On Sunday, the Denver Broncos lost starting cornerbacks Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss to injuries during their Week 4 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, remaining tied 3-3 at halftime.
Surtain, the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, suffered a non-contact ankle injury shortly before halftime, while Moss sustained a rib injury; both were ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Wide receiver Pat Bryant, a standout in his second season, left the field on a cart late in the third quarter following a 30-yard gain, prompting teammate Courtland Sutton to call for medical assistance.
Reserve cornerbacks Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine entered the game to replace the injured starters, taking over perimeter coverage roles for the remainder of the afternoon.
Surtain, a two-time All-Pro and the NFL's elite cover cornerback, is widely considered the league's best at the position, making his absence a significant challenge for Denver's defense moving forward.