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Bo Nix Reports Intermittent Ankle Swelling as Broncos’ Offense Struggles

Intermittent swelling after activity or flights could limit a mobile quarterback’s choices and deepens scrutiny of Denver’s play-calling under first-year coordinator Davis Webb.

Overview

  • CBS sideline reporting during the Broncos’ Week 4 game indicated that Bo Nix sometimes feels swelling and stiffness in his surgically repaired ankle after activity or plane rides.
  • Nix, who had ankle surgery in January and a clean-up procedure in April, told reporters he feels "as healthy as ever" and said the swelling has not changed his decision to run in games.
  • The team did not list Nix on its official injury report this season because he has not received reportable in-season treatment or missed practice for the issue.
  • Nix’s rushing attempts and passing efficiency are down this year, a trend that has coincided with Denver’s 2-2 start and heightened questions about offensive performance and play-calling.
  • Coach Sean Payton said it is too early to make changes to play-calling, and Nix expressed confidence in OC Davis Webb as the staff and players work to improve execution.