Bo Nix is running again

TL;DR

Bo Nix is recovering well from ankle cleanup surgery and was seen running during rehab. Head coach Sean Payton expressed optimism about Nix's progress.

Key points

Bo Nix needed ankle cleanup surgery
He was seen running during rehab
Head coach Sean Payton is optimistic about his recovery
Participation in May-June activities is uncertain
Focus is on readiness for training camp

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DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Quarterback Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field against the Buffalo Bills during an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images Reports emerged over draft weekend that Bo Nix needed some cleanup on his ankle. We got narratives that it was planned and expected, but also got conflicting reports that this type of cleanup isn’t usually expected. However, it also isn’t unusual. Well, now we have a little video content showing Nix running on that ankle and, frankly, he looks fine in his rehab. The caveat is that this is likely taken before the cleanup work, but even so, he looks like he is coming back from the injury quite nicely. I don’t feel like there is anything to worry about here and head coach Sean Payton agreed. “Yes,” Payton said on draft weekend. “He had a recheck that was scheduled. He’s doing great. We’re excited about his progress. Nothing to report.” Whether or not we see Bo Nix participating in these May-June team activities is unknown, but given the progress here I don’t see why they would work him out outside of his continued rehab. They care about getting Nix back for training camp, not for these early offseason OTA dates. We’ll see how it goes, though.

Q&A

What injury did Bo Nix have that required cleanup?

Bo Nix needed cleanup on his ankle, which was reported during the draft weekend.

When is Bo Nix expected to return to team activities?

While it's uncertain if he will participate in May-June team activities, the focus is on getting him ready for training camp.

What did Sean Payton say about Bo Nix's recovery?

Sean Payton stated that Bo Nix is doing great and expressed excitement about his progress following the scheduled recheck.