Broncos CB Patrick Surtain Defends Teammate Riley Moss Amid Race Discussion
Denver Broncos cornerback and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II spoke out in support of fellow starting cornerback Riley Moss. Despite Moss's strong performance, conversations about him often return to the topic of race.
Moss's Unique Position in the NFL
Riley Moss made history by becoming the NFL's first white starting cornerback in 22 years when he started the 2024 season opener for the Broncos. Since then, he has developed into one of the league's most promising young cornerbacks.
Performance and Challenges
Moss faces a high volume of passes targeted his way, not because of his skill level but largely because Patrick Surtain II, his fellow starter, is so difficult to beat. At one point in the 2024 season, the chance of completing a pass against Surtain was statistically lower than simply throwing the ball away.
However, Moss has been flagged frequently for defensive pass interference, which has drawn attention. Surtain, who will be sidelined for three weeks due to a pec strain, joked that the referees might be unfairly singling out Moss because of his race.
“I ain’t gonna lie, I think they racial profiling my dog,” Surtain said on the Closed on Sundays With Pat and Terrion podcast with Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold. “They calling all these flags on my boy … I ain’t gonna lie, these flags is egregious. He had a rep against CeeDee Lamb where he played the ball, where he was in perfect position, and he still got a flag.”
Summary
Patrick Surtain II defends Riley Moss against what they perceive as unfair bias from referees, highlighting ongoing race-related discussions surrounding Moss's NFL presence.
Author's Summary
Patrick Surtain II supports teammate Riley Moss amid controversy over frequent penalties, suggesting racial bias by referees impacts Moss despite his rising NFL status.
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