Broncos QB Nix Nearing Minicamp Return After Surgery

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is progressing in his recovery from ankle surgery and could return on a limited basis for the team's mandatory minicamp in mid-June, head coach Sean Payton said Saturday following rookie minicamp.

Nix fractured his right ankle during the Broncos' divisional playoff overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills last season, an injury that sidelined him for the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots. He underwent initial surgery in January and a planned follow-up procedure about two weeks ago, which Payton described as expected and not a setback. "The follow-up procedure was not a surprise," Payton said. "He'll be well ahead of time for training camp. We're going to be the ones kind of holding him back, if you will."

Payton indicated Nix might participate in organized team activities starting early June or join minicamp June 16-18, with full participation expected by training camp in late July. "I think there's a good chance we see him in this offseason program in June," Payton said. "You'll see him probably in the mandatory minicamp. He'll be full speed throwing everything in July before we even get back here. He's doing good." Nix,...