Overview
- Coach Sean Payton confirmed Thursday that Nix completed walkthroughs and is expected to participate in some on-field work at the mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 16–18.
- Reporters observed Nix at OTAs without a boot, helping run drills and jogging, though he did not take full team reps on June 11.
- Nix broke his right ankle in the AFC Divisional Round, had surgery on January 20 and underwent a follow-up cleanup procedure in April as part of a staged rehab plan.
- Local commentators have criticized Payton’s upbeat public timeline for raising expectations, and analysts still regard a full, game-ready return as more likely at training camp in July or August.
- Nix finished last season with 3,931 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, making his availability central to the Broncos’ short-term outlook and the team will be watched for how much live work he receives at minicamp.