All-Pro CB Pat Surtain Officially Ruled Out for Week 9 with Pectoral Injury

Broncos All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain (pectoral) has been officially ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Texans. He did not practice all week. The team has not placed him on injured reserve, with hopes for his return by Week 13 after the off week. His absence is noted to provide a break for opposing receivers like Nico Collins, despite the remaining talent in Denver's secondary. Surtain is the reigning defensive player of the year.