Surtain, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was also honored as a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the second time in his career. On Monday, he was one of four Bronco players, including outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. and right guard Quinn Meinerz, to be named to the PFWA’s All-NFL team.

This could be the best predictor of Patrick Surtain II bringing home the A.P. Defensive Player of the Year award.

The reaction was overwhelming on social media almost immediately, though one of the most prominent voices to comment belonged to Denver Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II. "C'mon man, what we supposed to do when he sliding?" Surtain posted .

According to the PFWA, he is the first player in Broncos’ franchise history to obtain the accolade. I thought that was interesting considering Von Miller’s top-tier play for D

Four Denver Broncos made the PFWA All-NFL team in 2024. The Broncos made the playoffs for the first time in eight years this season, and it was largely in part to individual greatness from many players. Deservedly, the team’s best players have been honored in recent weeks, and those awards may keep rolling in.

After allowing the fewest receiving yards at his position when targeted by opposing quarterbacks, Patrick Surtain II is the first Denver Bronco to be named the Pro Football Writers of America Defensive Player of the Year.

The Denver Broncos' Pat Surtain earned the Pro Football Writers of America's Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2024 regular season.