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Patrick Surtain II announces he is expecting a child amid injury scare

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Patrick Surtain II announces he is expecting a child amid injury scare

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Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II revealed he and fiancée Kevia Higdon are expecting their first child, sharing the news on Instagram. This announcement follows an injury scare during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on October 4, where Surtain sustained a non-contact injury to his right ankle. Initial concerns regarding the severity of the injury were alleviated as sources reported it is less serious than first feared. The Broncos are preparing for their next game against the Los Angeles Chargers on October 11.

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•Surtain and Higdon will welcome their first child together.
•The injury happened late in the first half against the 49ers.
•Sources report Surtain's ankle injury is less serious than initially feared.
•The Broncos face the Chargers on October 11.

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12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Surtain II shares joyful personal news after injury scare

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Patrick Surtain II announced a major life update following his injury scare. The Denver Broncos cornerback revealed that he and his fiancée, Kevia Higdon, will be welcoming their first child together. “Baby Surtain coming soon,” the couple wrote in the caption of a joint Instagram post alongside a white heart and baby bottle emoji. “That boy finna […] The post Patrick Surtain II shares joyful personal news after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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