When is Bo Nix coming back? How Broncos' QB injury impacts NFL Draft
Denver's draft plans on Day 2 will likely have some Bo Nix impact.
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The Denver Broncos lost the AFC Championship largely in part because Bo Nix got an incredibly unlucky ankle injury in the Divisional round. But the team is largely the same, and should still compete for a Super Bowl in 2026. There is one major change: Jaylen Waddle is now in the wide receiver room.
The Broncos spent the 30th overall pick on Waddle, landing a new top WR for Nix. Their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft will be the 62nd pick in Round 2. Leading up to the Broncos first pick, it's fair to wonder how Nix's recovery is going and whether there will be any impact on their draft plans due to some injury concern.
Those are the two big questions for Denver entering the draft, as their plans could drastically change if Nix's injury is more of a concern. When will Bo Nix come back to Broncos? Nix, according to Broncos general manager George Paton, in speaking to 9News' Mike Klis , shared that Nix is ahead of schedule in his ankle recovery after surgery back in January.