Pat Surtain II Shares Witty Take on Riley Moss' Penalty Epidemic

Denver Broncos starting cornerback Riley Moss has faced criticism for drawing many penalties, but teammate Patrick Surtain II supports him. Both Moss and Surtain are dedicated students of the game who analyze their opponents thoroughly each week.

Although Moss is targeted often, as expected for a cornerback opposite Surtain, he denies more than half of the passes in coverage. While Moss has attracted a high number of penalty flags, Surtain defended him with a humorous theory.

"I think they're racial profiling my dog, though, man," Surtain said with a smile on his Closed On Sundays podcast with co-host Terrion Arnold. "They're calling all these flags on my boy, man. I ain't going to lie; the flags is egregious."

Surtain’s comment was made in jest, highlighting the rarity of white cornerbacks in today’s NFL. Cooper DeJean joins Moss, both former Iowa players, in this unique category.

The topic of the "white cornerback" gained attention when Moss was drafted by the Broncos. Head coach Sean Payton addressed the subject several times during 2023, as Moss frequently drew comparisons to former New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn, who was notably different in this aspect.

Author’s summary: Patrick Surtain II humorously defends Riley Moss amid criticism about penalties, underscoring both players' dedication and the rarity of white cornerbacks in the NFL.

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Sports Illustrated — 2025-11-01

Pat Surtain II Shares Witty Take on Riley Moss' Penalty Epidemic

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