Is Pat Surtain’s name pronounced “ser-TAIN” or “ser-TAN?”
Ahead of the 2023 NFL season, we have a guide on how to pronounce the names of select Denver Broncos players, provided courtesy of the club’s public relations team.
Surtain’s last name is pronounced “sur-TAN,” and we’re certain about it. See below for a guide on how to pronounce other teams on the 53-man roster, injured reserve and 17-player practice squad.
53-man roster
QB Jarrett Stidham (STID-um)
RB Javonte Williams (JUH-von-TAY)
RB Samaje Perine (suh-MAH-jay PEE-rine)
WR Jerry Jeudy (Judy)
TE Greg Dulcich (dul-SICH)
FB Mitchell Fraboni (fruh-BONE-ee)
LT Garett Bolles (BOWLS)
OL Quinn Meinerz (minors)
LB Josey Jewell (JOE-zee)
LB Justin Strnad (stir-NAHD)
CB Pat Surtain II (sur-TAN)
CB Damarri Mathis (DUH-mar-EE)
CB Ja’Quan McMillian (JUH-quan)
CB Essang Bassey (EE-sang BASS-ee)
DB Delarrin Turner-Yell (DUH-lare-EE-in)
Injured Reserve
OL Alex Palczewski (pal-CHESS-key)
CB K’Waun Williams (kay-WAHN)
Practice Squad
RB Tyler Badie (BAY-dee)
OT Demontrey Jacobs (duh-MON-tray)
DL Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi (huh-GUY Chisom N-do-BUI-si)
See photo references of each player below.