Bo Nix endures contact at Broncos practice amid competitive scuffles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix faced physical contact during practice as defensive players rushed the offensive line. Nix went down after a collapse of the pocket, leading to a brief skirmish on the field. Both Nix and head coach Davis Webb emphasized the need for competition without crossing physical boundaries. Nix is returning to live football after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in January. The Broncos are preparing for their next game against the Green Bay Packers on August 18, 2026.
- •Nix was knocked down during a routine training drill.
- •A scuffle broke out after Nix threw an interception.
- •Coaches addressed the need for maintaining competitive boundaries.
- •Nix has fully participated in training camp this summer.
- •Broncos play against the Green Bay Packers on August 18.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Bo Nix after chippy Broncos practice includes scuffle, QB on ground: 'I love it'
"“I’m glad that we’re fiery, I love the competition out here,” offensive coordinator Davis Webb said. But “we can’t cross that line, and that’s offense and defense."
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