Bo Nix will lead the Denver Broncos in the upcoming season after recovering from an ankle injury. On June 27, former Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay discussed Nix's status on Denver Sports 104.3.
What happened to Bo Nix?
Bo Nix was forced to miss the AFC Championship Game in 2025 due to an ankle injury that required two surgeries. His status was in question ahead of the offseason program.
Lindsay noted that Nix has already shown promising signs, but more is expected in Year 3. Nix ended the offseason program on a promising note for training camp in July.
Why it matters for Bo Nix
The Broncos need Nix to reach another level as a quarterback. Former Broncos offensive lineman Mark Schlereth said on June 23 that he believes Nix must be calmer in the pocket.
Schlereth is also eager to see how new offensive coordinator Davis Webb calls games. The Broncos' trade for Jaylen Waddle looms large amid the expectations for Nix.
What comes next for Bo Nix?
The Broncos have not left it up to Nix alone to make the necessary progress to help them achieve their ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl. Waddle turned heads during his first offseason program with Nix and the Broncos.
USA Today's Nick Brinkerhoff ranked the trade third among the best moves of the 2026 offseason. Brinkerhoff wrote on June 25 that Waddle fits the mold perfectly, giving Bo Nix an option that makes a living in the middle of the field.
Nix must stay healthy to make Waddle's addition count. There appears to be no reason for the Broncos to have any concerns in that regard, as long as Nix avoids any setbacks with his previously balky ankle.
The Broncos' head coach Sean Payton's offense was missing something that Waddle brings to the table. Denver needed to change that this offseason, and Waddle's explosiveness and ability to make plays after the catch make him the kind of receiver that the Broncos needed to open up the offense.
On June 25, Brinkerhoff noted that Waddle is the kind of receiver that can help the Broncos achieve their goal. Nix's health is key to the team's success, and he is expected to be ready for training camp in July.
Lindsay believes that Nix will be ready for camp. He added that the Broncos need Nix to take that next leap as a quarterback. The team's success depends on Nix's ability to perform at a high level.
The Broncos are counting on Nix to lead them to victory. With Waddle by his side, Nix has the potential to take the team to the next level. The upcoming season will be crucial for the Broncos, and Nix's performance will be closely watched.
Nix's ankle injury is no longer a concern, and he is expected to be fully recovered by the start of the season. The Broncos are confident that Nix will be able to lead the team to success, and they are eager to see him in action.
The team's offseason program has come to an end, and the Broncos are now focusing on the upcoming season. Nix's health and performance will be key to the team's success, and they are counting on him to lead them to victory.