Denver Broncos

Published October 25, 2026 12:36pm | Updated October 25, 2026 1:04pm

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Broncos are saving Pat Surtain II for Patrick Mahomes.

The star Broncos cornerback was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Arizona at State Farm Stadium with an ankle injury. But he was not made active, and missed his third straight game.

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Surtain, though, is expected to be back in the lineup next Sunday when the Broncos face Kansas City and quarterback Mahomes in a key AFC West matchup at Empower Field.

Surtain suffered a non-contact injury Oct. 4 at San Francisco. He returned to practice all of last week on a limited basis.

The Broncos were down their top two defensive backs against the Cardinals. Star safety Talanoa Hufanga, who was ruled out Friday, missed his second straight game after being hurt Oct.…