Bo Nix Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Faces 12-Week Recovery; Stidham Fills In

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix underwent surgery last week to repair a broken right ankle, an injury he sustained in the AFC divisional round. He faces a 12-week recovery period, which will sideline him for the first three months of the offseason. Nix is expected to be non-weight-bearing for four weeks, followed by eight weeks of rehabilitation, with a projected return by mid-April and full participation before training camp. Jarrett Stidham started in his place for the Broncos' playoff run, including the AFC Championship loss, but this injury is not expected to impact Nix's 2026 campaign.