Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos quarterback, has returned to practice after undergoing ankle surgery, with his sights set on a strong Year 3. On June 16, Nix participated in stretches and individual drills as the Broncos opened their three-day minicamp.
What happened to Bo Nix's ankle?
Bo Nix suffered a fractured bone in his ankle on the final drive of the overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in January. He had surgery days after the injury and then a follow-up procedure in April to address a bone spur.
How is Bo Nix's recovery progressing?
Nix has been rehabbing from his second surgery and is amused by the attention his injury has received on social media and radio talk shows. He feels great about the steps he's making in his recovery.
Bo Nix was at a public park earlier this offseason when a couple of young fans approached him with a blunt question about his legs. Nix joked that he asked the kid if his ankles looked crooked, and the kid said no.
What are Bo Nix's goals for the upcoming season?
Bo Nix expressed confidence in his mobility and ability to avoid sacks and create explosive plays outside of the pocket. He said his concern is that his ankle is back to being healthy and as good as new.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton has expressed confidence about Nix's health throughout Denver's offseason program. Payton said he doesn't expect Nix's mobility to be lessened once he fully returns from his offseason surgery.
Bo Nix himself expressed an even stronger confidence in that part of his game going forward. He said maybe he'll move around a little bit better.
The ankle injury in the playoffs was not the first for Nix. He suffered one in high school, then again during his first college stop at Auburn. He had a minor procedure on his ankle after.
Bo Nix is enjoying his new role as a first-time father following the birth of his daughter Riley. He's been working through his rehab process and is excited to get back on the field.
The Broncos consistently said Nix would be fully cleared well before training camp in late July. His limited participation in minicamp this week has long been a planned step in that progression.
Bo Nix is ready to put his injury behind him and focus on the upcoming season. He's confident in his ability to perform at a high level and is excited to get back to work.