Why Bo Nix Needed Another Ankle Surgery — Timeline & Camp Outlook | Orange & Blue Today

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down the news that Bo Nix underwent a second ankle procedure — a planned “clean‑up” surgery that was part of his recovery timeline all along. According to multiple reports, this was an anticipated follow‑up during a scheduled recheck with Dr. Norman Waldrop, the same surgeon who repaired the original fracture in January. So why didn’t we hear about it earlier? Because the Broncos treated it as routine, not a setback. Sean Payton even referenced the recheck last week but didn’t disclose the procedure, calling it “nothing to report” — which tracks with how teams typically handle expected follow‑ups. What does it mean for Nix’s offseason? Reports now indicate his participation in OTAs and minicamp could be limited, even though the team had previously suggested he’d be ready. The cleanup slightly adjusts expectations, but there are no long‑term concerns about the ankle. The key: Nix is still expected to be fully ready for the start of training camp, with every major outlet reporting the same timeline. 🔥 In this episode: Why the second ankle procedure happened — and why it was expected Why the Broncos didn’t announce it earlier How it affects Nix’s availability for OTAs and minicamp Why training camp remains the target — and why the team isn’t worried What this means for Denver’s offseason QB plan A minor procedure, a predictable timeline shift, and no panic inside the building — but plenty to unpack for Broncos Country.