All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II sent a brief but friendly message to one of his former Denver Broncos teammates.

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is the 101 Awards' 2024 AFC Defensive Player of the Year, The Committee of 101 announced Wednesday. Surtain is the third Alabama alumnus to win the award, following Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett in 1988 and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas in 1991.

The Broncos may have been eliminated from the playoffs, but Patrick Surtain still got the chance to give Von Miller his flowers.

The reaction was overwhelming on social media almost immediately, though one of the most prominent voices to comment belonged to Denver Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II. "C'mon man, what we supposed to do when he sliding?" Surtain posted .

The Denver Broncos got away with a penalty on a key play during their Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Buffalo was leading 10-7

Orchard Park, N.Y. – Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II gave Von Miller and the Buffalo Bills some bulletin board material ahead of Sunday’s matchup. The Bills’ pass-rusher and future Hall of Famer kept the receipts.

Miller played in Denver for the first 10 years of his career, winning a Super Bowl in 2015 and being named the Super Bowl MVP. During that time, Miller was a three-time First-Team All-Pro, a four-time Second-Team All-Pro, and made it to eight Pro Bowls.

After allowing the fewest receiving yards at his position when targeted by opposing quarterbacks, Patrick Surtain II is the first Denver Bronco to be named the Pro Football Writers of America Defensive Player of the Year.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the 2024 NFL MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America, the organization announced Wednesday. Jackson earned the honor for a third time, including last season.

Dec 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts with linebacker Cody Barton (55) after an interception in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

In his first year with the Buffalo Bills after joining from the Atlanta Falcons in 2023, wide receiver Mack Hollins quickly became a fan favorite. Hollins contributed 31 catches for 378 yards and five touchdowns in the 2024 season, and his impact on the team was evident as the Bills advanced through the playoffs.