Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos quarterback, underwent clean-up surgery on his fractured ankle after missing the AFC championship game. Despite the surgery, there are no current concerns about his availability for the 2026 season.
Key points
Bo Nix suffered a fractured ankle during the postseason.
He missed the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots.
Nix underwent clean-up surgery on his ankle.
There are no current concerns about his 2026 season availability.
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The Denver Broncos quarterback saw his postseason run come to an early end after he suffered a fractured ankle in the divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills. It was a shocking injury for everyone involved, since the second-year pro finished the game in what became a thrilling overtime victory.
Nix went on to miss the AFC championship game, when the Broncos fell to the New England Patriots on a snowy afternoon in the Mile High City.
While the injury ended his 2025 season, it wasn't expected to impact his 2026 season. Is that still the case? The quarterback underwent a routine follow-up and had another surgery. For now, it appears there's no reason to worry, but should fans remain optimistic as the offseason activities ramp up?
Here's the latest injury update on Nix and a look at his return timeline.
It was a follow-up to the initial surgery and something that was expected. The quarterback should be ready for the start of training camp, which would mean he shouldn't miss any time to start the regular season.
Rapoport added that it wouldn't be a surprise if the Broncos are cautious with their starter in the spring.
The Broncos have operated like a team that doesn't expect any complications with their starter. Denver didn't add to the quarterback room in a big way, leaving no room for potential competition behind Nix. Instead, Jarrett Stidham is set to serve as the backup once again in 2026.
Kickoff of the regular season is still a long way away, so there should be no reason to worry at this stage.
With the schedule release looming, the Broncos are set to get a definitive date for the start of their season. At that time, the clock will officially start ticking for Nix to make his triumphant return.
