Broncos DPOY Patrick Surtain II leaves Colts game with apparent leg injury

Denver Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, left the Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts midway through the second quarter due to an apparent lower leg injury. The injury appeared to be non-contact and occurred while covering Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr., with Surtain clutching his left ankle or lower leg and needing assistance to leave the field. Trainers attended to him on the field and in the medical tent, and his status to return remains questionable. Surtain's potential absence raises concerns for the Broncos' defense, which is considered among the league's best, as backup cornerbacks Riley Moss and rookie Jahdae Barron might need to take on larger roles. The Broncos led 14-13 at the time of Surtain's exit, having recorded five tackles and a pass breakup before his injury. Updates on his condition are expected as the team monitors the severity of what may be a significant injury.