Broncos likely to place Surtain II and Bryant on injured reserve

The Denver Broncos are expected to place star cornerback Pat Surtain II and wide receiver Pat Bryant on injured reserve ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Surtain suffered a severe ankle injury during the team's Week 4 game against the San Francisco 49ers, while Bryant is anticipated to be out for a few weeks with a right ankle injury also sustained in that game. The Chargers, seeking their first win of the season, have won three of the last four encounters against the Broncos, although they lost their most recent matchup. Historically, the Broncos lead the series with a record of 74-58-1.

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