Bo Nix is recovering well from a broken ankle and a follow-up procedure, according to Broncos coach Sean Payton. There are no major concerns about his recovery as he works towards returning to the field.
Key points
Bo Nix is recovering from a broken ankle.
He underwent a follow-up procedure on his ankle.
Sean Payton reassured fans about Nix's recovery.
Nix was injured in the playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
The injury kept him out of the AFC championship game.
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Put away the panic button, Denver Broncos fans. Quarterback Bo Nix is going to be all right.
In late April, ESPN sparked some worried whispers in the Rockies when it reported that Nix, who was working his way back from a broken ankle, underwent a second procedure on his injured joint. On May 9, Broncos head coach Sean Payton put to rest any concerns inspired by his franchise quarterback's second surgery.
"The followup procedure was not a surprise," Payton told members of the media. "No surprises. We feel real good about where he's at."
Nix, 26, broke his right ankle during the closing moments of the Broncos' overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs. The injury, which required surgery, knocked Nix out of Denver's appearance in the AFC championship game.
In the months after his initial procedure, Nix had a follow-up evaluation with his surgeon. At the end of April, the Broncos' starter underwent a second, "cleanup" procedure on his ankle, which ESPN's Ian Rapoport reported at the time was "not rare or unexpected."
Here's how Nix's second ankle surgery impacts his timeline to return:
Q&A
When did Bo Nix break his ankle?
Bo Nix broke his ankle during the closing moments of the Broncos' overtime win against the Buffalo Bills.
What did Sean Payton say about Bo Nix's injury recovery?
Sean Payton stated that the follow-up procedure for Bo Nix was not a surprise and expressed confidence in his recovery.
Will Bo Nix play in the AFC championship game?
No, Bo Nix's injury prevented him from participating in the AFC championship game.
What type of injury did Bo Nix sustain?
Bo Nix sustained a broken right ankle, which required surgery.
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Payton said on May 9 that Nix's second ankle procedure was not a surprise and should not affect his ability to participate in training camp.
"[Nix]'s doing great. He'll be well ahead of time for training camp," Payton said. "I think there's a good chance we see him in this offseason program in June. We're gonna be the ones kind of holding him back."
The Broncos begin their organized team activities (OTAs) early in June. They'll have one three-day session from June 2-4 and a four-day session from June 8-11. After that, Denver's mandatory minicamp will take place from June 16-18 to wrap up its spring workouts before training camp begins in July.
Even if Nix does not take the field in OTAs and minicamp, Payton's comments served to express confidence that the quarterback will be back in action for training camp and ready to start in Week 1.
