Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) will be ready for OTAs

Nix fractured his right ankle in the playoffs but is ahead of schedule in his recovery.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The Broncos' starting quarterback Bo Nix will be fully recovered from a fractured right ankle he sustained in the playoffs and ready to participate in the team's offseason OTA workouts. Broncos general manager George Paton said Nix is 'ahead of schedule' in his rehab and will be 'running and jumping' by the time OTAs begin in early May.

Why it matters

Nix has been a key part of the Broncos' success over the past two seasons, leading the team to the playoffs both years. His recovery from the ankle injury will be crucial as the Broncos look to build on their recent success and make another playoff push in the upcoming season.

The details

Nix, 26, fractured his right ankle in Denver's divisional-round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills on January 17. However, Broncos GM George Paton said Nix is 'ahead of schedule' in his rehab and will be fully recovered in time for the team's offseason OTA workouts in early May. Paton noted that Nix has been 'running, jumping' and 'attacking rehab' well, putting him on track to be ready for the start of the offseason program.

  • Nix fractured his right ankle on January 17 in the Broncos' divisional-round playoff win over the Bills.
  • OTAs for the Broncos are scheduled to begin in early May 2026.

The players

Bo Nix

The Broncos' 26-year-old starting quarterback, who has led the team to the playoffs in each of the past two seasons.

George Paton

The general manager of the Denver Broncos, who provided an update on Nix's recovery from his ankle injury.

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What they’re saying

“He's ahead of schedule. He's running, he's jumping. Really proud of how he's attacked rehab. He's done a great job. He'll be ready for OTAs.”

— George Paton, General Manager, Denver Broncos

What’s next

The Broncos will continue to monitor Nix's progress as he completes his rehab, with the goal of having him fully healthy and ready to participate in the team's OTA workouts in early May.

The takeaway

Nix's recovery from his ankle injury is a positive sign for the Broncos, who will be counting on their young quarterback to lead the team back to the playoffs in the upcoming season. His ability to bounce back from the injury and be ready for the start of the offseason program is a testament to his dedication and the team's medical staff.