Injury updates for Broncos CB Pat Surtain after Chargers game

Story update: After a 23-16 loss to the Chargers, Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked if Pat Surtain (concussion) has any chance of playing against the Saints on TNF. “He’s in protocol,” Payton said. See our original post below.

Denver Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain will have an uncertain status for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the New Orleans Saints in Week 7 after he suffered a concussion against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.

After being taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a possible concussion on Sunday, Surtain was later ruled out with a confirmed concussion.

Surtain suffered the concussion in the first quarter of Sunday’s game on Oct. 13 and he will have an extremely short turnaround before the Broncos travel to face the Saints on Oct. 17.

The NFL has a five-step return to participation protocol for players returning from a concussion. Surtain would have to clear all five steps within four days in order to suit up for Thursday’s game in New Orleans.

Surtain is considered one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, if not the best. Before leaving Sunday’s game, Surtain had totaled 14 tackles, five pass breakups and two interceptions through five games and one quarter this fall. Broncos Wire will track updates for the cornerback’s status at the top of this page.