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Broncos QB Bo Nix involved in training camp fight

Published 19 August 2026

A physical altercation involving Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and pass rusher Nik Bonitto highlighted the team's Tuesday training camp practice, underscoring the intense atmosphere of the padded session. The skirmish, described as the first significant fight of camp, occurred during a team period and resulted in at least one lineman being treated for a bloody injury.

The incident began when the pocket collapsed, and Nix was sacked by a group including Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper, and Malcolm Roach. According to multiple accounts, Nix was taken to the ground in violation of the quarterback protection rules and became angry, throwing the ball. Several plays later, during a pile-up, Nix intervened by grabbing Bonitto's leg and pulling him out of the scrum. This action infuriated Bonitto, who had to be restrained by multiple teammates as the situation escalated into a broader fight.

After practice, Nix expressed no regret for his involvement. "I love it. It's football. It's getting me ready for the games coming up," Nix told reporters. He described the practice as physical and intense, noting that sometimes during the "dog days of summer," frustration and high intensity can lead...

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