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NFL Honors 2026 wrapped up on February 5, and while no player from the Denver Broncos took home any major awards this year, the team still has reason to be proud. Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns was named Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) in a unanimous vote, setting a record with 23 sacks. However, for the Broncos, even without any major awards this year, they continue to carry immense pride for one name — Patrick Surtain II. Although he didn’t win the DPOY this season, Surtain still holds the title of "our DPOY" from last year, when he proved himself to be one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. During the 2025 season, despite the Broncos not claiming any major awards, Surtain remained the brightest star of their defense, and he may very well be named an All-Pro second-team player for the 2025 season. “First and foremost, I want to give all the praise to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”Broncos Patrick Surtain II at NFL Honors after winning the Defensive Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/sboLUnkXUB — Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) February 7, 2025 Patrick Surtain II has become a symbol of the team and a source of immense pride for Broncos fans, not just because of his exceptional talent but also for his rare achievement. Surtain is one of the few cornerbacks to win DPOY, being only the second since 2019 (after Stephon Gilmore). With his lockdown play and ability to shut down some of the league's top receivers, Surtain has become an irreplaceable star in the Broncos' defense. The memory of his DPOY moment is not just a personal milestone but a historic one for Broncos fans. It was the moment the team showed that, even without much outside recognition, they still had elite stars on the field. Surtain, with his impressive play throughout the season, has always been a solid wall for the Broncos' defense, and he truly deserves to be mentioned as one of the brightest stars in the NFL. While the Broncos didn’t capture any major awards in NFL Honors 2026, they can still take pride in the accomplishments they’ve achieved over the years, especially with Patrick Surtain II. He remains a model of resilience and talent, and even though he didn’t win DPOY this year, the respect he commands from the NFL community and Broncos fans is undeniable. Historic moments like Surtain's DPOY will always be a priceless source of pride for the team and its fanbase.