Bo Nix reveals the one question that 'little kids' can stop asking

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Broncos QB Bo Nix reveals the one question that 'little kids' can stop asking him

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Jun 16, 2026 8:25 PM ET

Don't worry, kids: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix now feels 100 percent and ready to lead the team to its first Super Bowl win since the 2015 season.

Nix — who broke his right ankle in a 33-30 AFC divisional-round win over the Buffalo Bills last season — participated in a limited capacity at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. His return signals he's now healthy.

The QB underwent a second operation in April as a precautionary measure, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming season. The notable update also had Colorado elementary schoolers asking Nix if he's OK. He appreciates their concerns but clearly grew tired of answering questions about his ankle.

Bo Nix discusses recovery from ankle injury

"Nobody cared about me this extensively for a long time. I don't think it's a bad thing," he told the media. "I got little kids at the park asking if my leg is crooked."

Bo Nix actually had to tell kids at the park his ankle was ok #Broncoscountry pic.twitter.com/4tyUPUFtGb
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But is Nix's leg spry? He thinks so. He believes it may be even more limber than last season.

"[Doctors] say it's back healthy as good as new, and I really hadn't been like that for a couple of years," he said while smirking. "So, my concern is I may move around a little better."

Nix moved excellently for the Broncos last season. Per Sports Info Solutions, he tied for fifth among QBs in rushing touchdowns (five in 17 games) and ranked 11th in rushing yards (356 on 83 carries) during the regular season. His legs helped power the Broncos to a 14-3 record and their first AFC West title since 2015.

After the Nix-less Broncos lost to the New England Patriots 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game last season, he wants to carry them to greater heights in 2026.

"Just like each and every year, I want a great completion percentage, put the ball in play, have very few turnovers," Nix said. "But at the end of the day, you can ask every QB that question, they want to win the Super Bowl and MVP. So that's going to be my goal now, each and every year."

Reaching the Super Bowl may be even more difficult for the Broncos in 2026. According to Tankathon, Denver's schedule is the eighth-hardest in the NFL. A healthy Nix, though, makes it much easier for the Broncos to navigate.

He won't need to do it all himself, either. The Broncos feature a defense that ranked fourth in the league in points allowed (18.5) last season. They also provided more help for the QB in the passing game, acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins this offseason. The wideout finished 25th in the league in receiving yards (910 in 16 games) last season.

Colorado kids who have been losing sleep over Nix's injury, rest easy. The QB seems ready to go, preparing the Broncos to make another run at the Super Bowl.

Clark Dalton

Clark Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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