What happened: Bo Nix participated in individual drills during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp, marking his first on-field activity since undergoing ankle surgery in January. The Broncos quarterback was limited to throwing sessions and individual work, while Jarrett Stidham took the majority of first-team reps.
Why it matters: The session confirms Nix is on track for the 2026 season following a fractured ankle in the playoffs and a follow-up cleanup procedure in April. Coach Sean Payton noted that Nix is ahead of schedule and expects him to be a full participant by the start of training camp in July.
By the numbers: Nix underwent two surgical procedures this offseason: a primary repair of a fractured right ankle in January 2026 and a secondary cleanup in April. He is currently restricted to non-contact individual drills and has not yet been cleared for 11-on-11 team periods.
What to watch: Denver will continue to ease Nix back into action during the final days of minicamp before a six-week break preceding training camp.