Pat Surtain says pre-game jersey swap with Champ Bailey was ‘pretty legendary’

“That jersey swap was legendary,” Pat Surtain said of getting Champ Bailey’s jersey. “That’s something that I have always wanted to have.”

The Denver Broncos welcomed former players back to Empower Field at Mile High as part of Alumni Weekend for their showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5.

Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey was among the Broncos greats who returned to watch the team’s game against the Raiders. Before the game, Bailey exchanged jerseys with current cornerback Pat Surtain.

Surtain and his teammates then went on to put on a show in a 34-18 victory. Surtain totaled two interceptions, including a 100-yard pick-six.

“That was pretty legendary to say the least,” Surtain said after the game. “Having a guy like Champ come out there and watch and bring such good energy. It’s expected out there when you have a Hall of Fame player like that come and watch you. I had to capitalize on the opportunities I could get. I had to make that pick-six happen and got another blessing with another pick as well too, so that jersey swap was legendary. That’s something that I have always wanted to have.”

Surtain continues to make plays that remind Broncos Country of Bailey’s time in Denver.

Surtain now has nine career interceptions and a pair of defensive touchdowns. He has quite a ways to go to chase down Bailey’s 52 career interceptions and four touchdowns, but PS2’s off to a great start.

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