Broncos Star Patrick Surtain II's Off-Field Move Emerges Before Jets Game
Just days after he and the Denver Broncos (3-2) took down the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, All-Pro corner Patrick Surtain II is making exciting moves off of the field.
Surtain, 25, had a strong outing as he recorded six total tackles and two pass deflections. With the win, Denver is firmly tied with the Los Angeles Chargers for the best record in the AFC West, and has remained undefeated (2-0) at home this season.
Being that Surtain is one of the best corners in the NFL, he is also one of the highest-paid defensive backs in the sport. In 2024, he signed a four-year deal worth $96 million, and he is worth every single cent, especially when you realize what he has done for the community.
As shared on Instagram by GQ Sports, Surtain revealed that he used $100,000 of his first $1 million to start a foundation that provides STEM programs to students who are at financial disadvantages.
"My foundation mission is to level the playing field for students who's at a financial disadvantage compared to their suburban peers. You know, to allow them to achieve whatever they want in the future. I started a STEM program, which is a program that granted kids specialized classrooms."
Surtain revealed he felt inspired to do so by watching his father and former two-time All-Pro corner, Patrick Surtain, give back to his community.
On the season, Surtain has recorded 21 total tackles and five pass deflections, but is still looking for his first interception of the year.
He and the Broncos will be making the trip across the pond for their Week 6 game against the New York Jets (0-5) for one of the three NFL London games this season. The game is set to kick at 9:30 p.m. ET and will air on NFL Network.
He Bought His Mom a 2022 Range Rover With His First $1 Million Paycheck
Son of former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain Sr. and Michelle Surtain, Patrick Surtain II always wanted to show his love and gratitude to his family. Fortunately, he was listed in the first round (ninth pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, which allowed him to buy something special for his loving parents.
In a freewheeling chat with GQ Sports, the Broncos CB spoke about how he spent his first $1 million paycheck from the Broncos. Surtain II detailed his contributions to charity ($100K), jewelry ($80K), and much more. But what stood out among them all was his surprise gift to his mom, Michelle, who is also the Patrick Surtain II Foundation’s vice president.
“I bought my mom a nice 2022 Range Rover,” he recalled. “It’s something that she’s always wanted,” Surtain II added, before answering the obvious question of why he chose the Range Rover.
The Broncos star explained that it was a car his mom always talked about. As a result, he was determined to gift the same to her whenever he could afford it.
“This was a car she always talked about. I remember she was telling me how badly she wanted this car. The price was a little hefty, I ain’t gonna lie. But it was worth it at the end of the day. You gotta do it for your mom,”
But that was not the end of it. Surtain II, who wanted to surprise his mom, did some impressive arrangements to make that moment a special surprise. And in the end, it brought tears to his mom’s eyes.
“I got a nice carbon fit added to it. I got a red ribbon. I had a driver drive it through, and I surprised her. She was crying, I mean, you know, moms get pretty emotional. My family was all surprised, shocked. Mom came out crying; that was special,
On the field, Surtain II has grown by leaps and bounds with a tactful head coach, Sean Payton, there to mentor him. He is playing his fifth season for the
In an unpredictable AFC West, the Broncos are now second (3-2), a win above the mighty Kansas City Chiefs, who are yet to hit all cylinders this season. Thus, Surtain will look to help the Broncos make use of the London game when the Broncos take on the
Pittsburgh Steelers Eye Rashid Shaheed to Boost Deep Ball Threat
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to add another offensive weapon to the roster.
The Steelers are off to a 3-1 start and coming off a 24-21 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, and had their bye week last week. With Pittsburgh off to a hot start, the Steelers could be aggressive ahead of the trade deadline.
One area of need is at receiver, and the Steelers are already calling around. According to Steelers insider Andrew Fillipponi, Pittsburgh has checked in with the New Orleans Saints over Rashid Shaheed.
“Source: The Steelers reached out to the Saints during the bye week to take their temperature on WR Rashid Shaheed. Who will be a FA at the end of the year. Big play WR and return man. Trades are being made in the NFL left and right,” Fillipponi wrote on X.
Shaheed signed a one–year, $5.2 million contract extension with the Saints this offseason and is off to a hot start. With New Orleans likely to be near the bottom of the standings, Shaheed’s name has come up in trade talks.
The speedy receiver would be a deep ball threat for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers’ offense. Shaheed has recorded 22 receptions for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns this season, including an 87-yard touchdown reception, showing his ability to stretch the field.
Rodgers: Steelers Don’t Have a Deep Ball Right Now
Pittsburgh’s offense has struggled this season to move the ball downfield.
Rodgers has done a good job of taking what the defense has given him. But he explained why the deep ball hasn’t been a part of the Steelers’ offense.
“It’s easy playing [against] Cover 2,” Rodgers said. “Playing Cover 2, there’s not gonna be a ton of big shots down the field. Until we get them in one-high, it’s gonna be precision passing short of the sticks… There’s not going to be a lot of shots open down the boundary. So, we’re just trying to be efficient.”
Although Rodgers believes the opposing team’s defense is why the deep ball hasn’t been effective, it also could be due to the receiver core.
If the Steelers do make a move for Shaheed, it could open up the deep ball and make Pittsburgh’s offense that much better.
Mike Tomlin Sees Areas For Improvement on Offense
Although the Steelers are off to a good start, head coach Mike Tomlin believes the offense needs to improve.
Tomlin believes the Steelers’ offense has had some moments, but he believes it could be better.
“All areas, to be quite honest with you,” Tomlin admitted. “We’ve had some good moments. We’ve had some moments that aren’t good. We’ve got to keep pushing, and we’d better win along the way.”
Pittsburgh is averaging just 24 points per game, and the Steelers are atop the AFC North. But, despite every other team losing in the division, Tomlin doesn’t care as he’s just focused on his team.
“I don’t care what happened with other people, particularly last weekend,” Tomlin said. “It’s about us coming off the bye and getting ready for our game this week. I’m not a big-picture guy.”
Pittsburgh hosts the Cleveland Browns in Week 6.
