Patrick Surtain II, a Denver Broncos cornerback, is expected to become a free agency following the 2025 season. Surtain may be one of the only truly reliable players on the Broncos’ roster as the team attempts to regain consistency, but the two sides have yet to reach an agreement on a long-term contract.
Surtain, meanwhile, did not seem frightened when asked about his future on Monday night. The team exercised his fifth-year option in April, so it stands to reason that a long-term contract will be reached at some point.
“That time will come,” Surtain assured The Denver Post. “I’m focused on being the best player I can be.”
Denver is going through a period of uncertainty. The Broncos will be breaking in a new starting quarterback, and the team has lost senior players such as Justin Simmons and Lloyd Cushenberry. It is unclear who will start opposite Surtain at cornerback. Furthermore, Denver’s draft record appears shaky with the offseason trade of Jerry Jeudy.
Keeping as many homegrown players as possible, such as Surtain, would appear to be a goal for a franchise in flux following a change-filled offseason in Sean Payton’s second season as head coach. Even with his own future uncertain, Surtain seems like a man who expects to command this squad this season and possibly beyond.
“(There are) a lot of new faces coming in the building, but the standard has never changed,” Surtain stated. “The main focus is getting to that next step, which is the playoffs and even better.”
For the time being, the Pro Bowl cornerback is pleased with what he has seen of the CB group, which includes recent draft picks Riley Moss and Kris Abrams-Draine, as well as veterans Damarri Mathis and Levi Wallace.
“They all (have been) making plays during OTAs and are capable of playing on Sundays,” Surtain stated. “I’m looking forward to seeing (how it plays out).”
That final aspect also pertains to his contract status, whenever it is handled.
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