Broncos star quarterback Bo Nix underwent second procedure on surgically repaired ankle: report

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Denver Broncosstar quarterback Bo Nix reportedly underwent a second procedure on his surgically repaired ankle last week.

Nix fractured his ankle during the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round Jan.17.He underwent surgery two days later in Birmingham, Alabama.

Nix visited Dr.Norman Waldrop III last week for his second procedure on the ankle, according toESPN’s report.

Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos looking on during halftime at Empower Field At Mile High

Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos at halftime of an NFL divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Jan.17, 2026.(Logan Bowles/Getty Images)

Broncos head coach Sean Payton was asked about Nix’s progress on the injury Saturday after Day 3 of theNFL Draft,and the coach did not disclose Nix’s second procedure.

“He had a recheck that was scheduled.He’s doing great.We’re excited about his progress.Nothing to report,” Payton said.

Payton said Nix is rehabbing, and Nix said earlier in the offseason that his ankle would not be an issue.

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Bo Nix warming up on the field at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver

Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Jan.4, 2026.(C.Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

The former Oregon star is expected to be ready for training camp, but his participation in the offseason program could be limited, according to the report.The Broncos’ offseason program begins Monday.

Denver sorely missed Nix in the AFC championship game, which they lost 10-7 to theNew England Patriotswith backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham.The Broncos won the AFC West last season at 14-3 and will look to repeat this season.

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Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Jan.4, 2026.(C.Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

Nix will be heading into his third season as the Broncos’ starting quarterback.Last season, Nix completed 63.4% of his passes for 3,931 yards with 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions and seven game-winning drives, which led theNFL.