Chad Jensen· Oct 5, 2026
Reviewing Denver's 24-14 loss in San Francisco, Jensen says Patrick Surtain II will be sidelined for the Week 5 game against the Chargers and that Riley Moss is also unlikely to play, leaving Jahdae Barron, Kris Abrams-Draine and Ja'Quan McMillian as the Broncos' starting cornerback trio in the meantime.
“Hopefully, the Broncos will fare better against the Los Angeles Chargers next week, as Surtain will be out and Moss's situation doesn't look great for Week 5.”
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- Availability CallsRiley MossDenver BroncosOct 5, 2026
“Surtain will be out and Moss's situation doesn't look great for Week 5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Hopefully, the Broncos will fare better against the Los Angeles Chargers next week, as Surtain will be out and Moss's situation doesn't look great for Week 5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJahdae BarronDenver BroncosOct 5, 2026
Jahdae Barron to be 1st on the depth chart
“he and Barron will now be teamed up with Ja'Quan McMillian as the Broncos' starting cornerback trio until Surtain and Moss return”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kris Abrams-Draine to be 1st on the depth chart
“he and Barron will now be teamed up with Ja'Quan McMillian as the Broncos' starting cornerback trio until Surtain and Moss return”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ja'Quan McMillian to be 1st on the depth chart
“he and Barron will now be teamed up with Ja'Quan McMillian as the Broncos' starting cornerback trio until Surtain and Moss return”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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