Overview
- Head coach Sean Payton said on Thursday that Bo Nix is expected to take part in on-field work when mandatory minicamp opens June 16–18.
- At OTAs this week Nix was present without a boot, ran walkthroughs, helped in drills and was seen jogging while still taking limited reps.
- Nix first had surgery for a right ankle fracture on Jan. 20 and underwent a follow-up procedure in April as part of his rehab.
- Some local commentators criticized Payton’s earlier optimistic public comments about Nix’s timeline, saying the coach raised expectations before the follow-up surgery became public.
- Nix’s availability matters because he is Denver’s franchise quarterback and his recovery will shape starter reps, backup roles and the team’s early-season preparation.