Broncos QB Bo Nix will NOT play vs. the Falcons in the preseason opener
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton met with the media today ahead of their preseason opener Friday night vs. the Atlanta Falcons and announced that quarterback Bo Nix will NOT play in that game. Don’t worry, Broncos County: Nix is healthy; they do not want his first game back from ankle surgery to be on […]
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will not play in their preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, according to head coach Sean Payton. The move was reportedly made due to concerns about Nix's ankle, which has undergone two surgeries. Payton stated that it would be unwise to test Nix on the turf in Atlanta, especially for a preseason game.
Instead, Nix will play in the next two preseason games at home on natural grass in Denver. The decision also means that starters who are not healthy enough to play will remain in Denver for further treatment. With Nix not playing in the preseason opener, the spotlight shifts to the potential QB2 battle between Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger.
Payton hinted that Stidham is likely to start and play the entire first half, while Ehlinger will play the second half. The outcome of this battle will be closely watched as the season progresses.
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