Last year, Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year. This year, Surtain says that honor should go to his teammate, Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto.

Bonitto says it’s way too soon to say that.

Asked after Sunday’s win over the Jets about Surtain campaigning for him, Bonitto instead turned the attention to Surtain, who was largely responsible for Jets receiver Garrett Wilson catching just three passes for 13 yards.

“It’s obviously an honor. Pat, he’s the best in the game right now,” Bonitto said. “What he did today was special. Every week we always go out to him to guard the best guy and we don’t hear from him ever again throughout the game. It’s a testament to him and obviously that’s a great honor just coming from him.”

Bonitto said

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