# Sean Payton Offers Hope for Pat Surtain

> Broncos coach Sean Payton says Pat Surtain won't be placed on injured reserve after ankle injury.
- Title: Sean Payton Offers Hope for Pat Surtain · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Broncos coach Sean Payton says Pat Surtain won't be placed on injured reserve after ankle injury.
- Keywords: sean payton, pat surtain, denver broncos, nfl, ankle injury, injured reserve, Sean, Payton, Offers, Hope, Pat, Surtain
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/sean-payton-provides-promising-update-on-injured-cb-pat-surtain-12538935
- Author: Aaron Becker
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sean payton, pat surtain, denver broncos, nfl, ankle injury, injured reserve
## Pat Surtain's Ankle Injury
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain suffered an ankle injury during Week 4 loss to San Francisco 49ers.
## Payton's Injury Update
Sean Payton says Pat Surtain won't be placed on injured reserve, calling it 'jumping way ahead'.

> That’s jumping way ahead
## Surtain's Season Stats
Surtain has 21 tackles and one pass defensed this season, earning 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
## Surtain's Return Timeline
Broncos plan to have Surtain back on field within next three weeks after skipping Wednesday practice.
## Surtain's Career Stats
Surtain has 300 tackles, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 60 passes defensed, 12 interceptions and two touchdowns.
## Key takeaway

Broncos coach Sean Payton says Pat Surtain won't be placed on injured reserve after ankle injury.