Bo Nix’s ankle recovery hits a familiar 'second step' in the Broncos’ offseason plan

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Bo Nix is expected to participate in the Denver Broncos' minicamp next month as he recovers from ankle surgery. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed Nix's recovery is on track, with full participation anticipated by training camp in late July.

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Bo Nix recovering from ankle surgery
Expected to participate in minicamp
Full participation anticipated by training camp
Backup quarterbacks are Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger
George Paton signed a five-year contract extension

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton said there's a “good chance” quarterback Bo Nix will be on the field during the Denver Broncos ' minicamp next month. “We feel real good about where he's at,” the Broncos head coach said after the team's rookie minicamp practice Saturday. “You guys will have a chance to see it here in a few weeks. Clearly, full speed by training camp. We just want to be smart relative to holding him back a little.” About two weeks ago it was revealed that Nix, who broke his right ankle in Denver's divisional overtime win over the Buffalo Bills, had a follow-up procedure to his surgery in January, waylaying any notion of him fully participating in the early stages of the offseason training program. Payton called the follow-up an expected part of Nix's recovery: “The follow-up procedure was not a surprise,” he said. “We had five other players who staged surgeries (this offseason) when there's a (first) step, then evaluate, and then there's a second step. He was the sixth to go through that. No surprises.” There's a possibility that Nix could be back on the field for the team's mandatory minicamp June 16-18 before the team breaks for the summer and returns for the start of training camp in late July, the coach said. “I think there's a good chance we see him in the offseason program,” Payton said. “We're going to be the ones kind of holding back, if you will.” Until Nix returns, backup Jarrett Stidham, who lost the AFC championship to New England, and No. 3 QB , will split snaps. The also have at rookie minicamp along with tryout player , son of Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner.

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What is Bo Nix's injury status for the Broncos' minicamp?

Bo Nix is expected to be on the field during the Broncos' minicamp next month as he recovers from ankle surgery.

When is the Denver Broncos' mandatory minicamp scheduled?

The Denver Broncos' mandatory minicamp is scheduled for June 16-18.

Who will be the backup quarterbacks for the Broncos while Bo Nix recovers?

While Bo Nix recovers, backup quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger will split snaps.

Bo Nix’s ankle recovery hits a familiar 'second step' in the Broncos’ offseason plan

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