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Bo Nix says he’s ahead of where he was last year

Bo Nix reports feeling great and ahead of his preparation from last year as the Denver Broncos quarterback.

First seen Aug 02, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · last updated Aug 02 8:30 PM

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Bo Nix heads into camp with clean bills of health across both reports — a full recovery from the fractured ankle with no limitations, and by his own account he's further along in his preparation than he was at this point last year. For a young starting QB who logged significant reps as a rookie, this is exactly the kind of update you want to see in August. No lingering mobility concerns, and mobility itself is something he's flagging as a weapon he intends to lean on this season, which matters for his rushing floor in fantasy scoring.

For draft prep purposes, this bumps your confidence in Nix as a viable QB2 or high-upside streaming option, particularly in formats that reward rushing production. A quarterback who is comfortable relying on his legs while also citing improved overall readiness suggests both a higher weekly ceiling and a more stable floor than last year's rookie campaign. There's no red flag here to make you hesitate on drafting him within the range you already had him valued — if anything, this news should nudge him up modestly on your board, especially in leagues where his cost is still tied to rookie-year uncertainty.

Confidence here is high — both outlets report this directly from Nix and team camp coverage, with no hedging language about health status. The only soft spot is that "ahead of preparation" is subjective and self-reported, so treat that framing as encouraging color rather than a hard performance guarantee. Actionable step: firm up Nix as a comfortable QB2/streamer target in drafts, and don't let last year's injury scare linger in your valuation.

Bo Nix feeling great, won't let ankle limit mobility: 'I'm going to be as athletic as I can be'

"GMFB" discuss can the Denver Broncos pick up where they left off with healthy quarterback Bo Nix in 2026.

One of the key questions in Denver heading into 2026 training camp was the health of quarterback Bo Nix, who missed the AFC Championship Game due to a fractured right ankle.

Less than a week in, and the question appears answered: Nix is full-go and not holding back.

"I feel great," Nix said Saturday, via the team’s official website. "I feel normal. Nothing's holding me back. I'm out there playing like I normally do and feel really good in my spot. I'm going to continue to push it and progress, and also continue to physically get ready for this long season. Right now, I'm exactly where I want to be for our plan, and actually was a little bit ahead of where I was last year going into the season, going into the summer. I feel really good, feel like I'm in a good spot. I think it's showing on the field."

According to reporters at camp, Nix has looked comfortable in the pocket and at home with new play caller Davis Webb. The Broncos offense has featured some field-stretching throws early in camp that could be an indicator of the offense evolving in Nix’s third season.

Last season’s injury won’t curtail Nix’s mobility, which has been the key through his first two seasons.

"Absolutely not," Nix said. "I'm going to roll, and I'm going to be as athletic as I can be. It's a strength of ours and we have to use our strengths. For me, that's when I feel at my best and that's when I feel free. When I'm playing like that, when I'm moving around it's a good thing, but at the same time, I also know what it's like to not have that asset and have to stay in the pocket. I feel strong no matter what the play's going to be, no matter what happens defensively, no matter what my reaction is, I feel capable of doing it."

Balancing when to use their mobility and when it’s prudent to avoid hits is something all young quarterbacks have to learn. Given how his ankle injury occurred, it makes perfect sense for Nix not to worry about curtailing his running because of last year’s fracture.

Coach Sean Payton has said he expects most players to participate some in the preseason, but has yet to comment on whether that will include Nix.

Coverage from Nfl Dot Com News · by Kevin Patra · Aug 02, 2026 · read original