Pat Surtain II named to Fox’s NFL Half-Decade Team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Fox Sports has named cornerback Pat Surtain II as the sole representative from the Denver Broncos on their NFL Half-Decade Team, recognizing his outstanding performances since joining the league. Surtain, a two-time first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, has seen significant success, including a Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024. His contributions go beyond statistics, as he effectively neutralizes top opponents in the passing game, establishing himself as one of the league's top shutdown corners. The Broncos, under head coach Sean Payton, have improved in recent years, making Surtain’s selection notable given the team’s prior struggles.
- •Pat Surtain II is the only Broncos player on this team.
- •He has been a two-time first-team All-Pro player.
- •Surtain won the Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.
- •He has recorded 12 interceptions and 279 tackles.
- •The Broncos are improving under head coach Sean Payton.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos have one player on Fox’s NFL Half-Decade Team
"FOX Sports recently put together a team from the best NFL players for the first half of the 2020s. One player from the Denver Broncos earned a spot.
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