A season-ending injury that could have changed everything
Stepping into a new role as a sideline general
Leading through presence, intelligence, and emotional gravity
The emotional impact on the Broncos defense
Defense thrives on trust. When one of its key pieces falls, the ripple effect can shatter confidence.
But Surtain’s refusal to disappear has kept the Broncos defense emotionally intact.
Protecting the Broncos’ competitive fire
A mentor shaping Denver’s future
Surtain’s most lasting impact may come from the development of young players.
Rookies and second-year defenders say he has taken them under his wing, teaching not just technique but the subtleties of NFL mindset — reading leverage, controlling pace, disguising coverage, and managing pressure moments.
