Bo Nix involved in training camp altercation with Nik Bonitto
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
During the Denver Broncos training camp on August 18, quarterback Bo Nix engaged in a physical scuffle with pass rusher Nik Bonitto after being pushed down on a sack. Nix responded by pulling Bonitto out of a pile, leading to tensions that required teammates to intervene. Nix expressed enjoyment of the intensity, stating it prepares him for upcoming games. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph later remarked that hitting Nix was not acceptable, emphasizing the need to protect the quarterback.
- •Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto fought during Broncos training camp.
- •Nix pulled Bonitto's leg after a hard sack.
- •Teammates intervened due to rising tensions.
- •Nix said he appreciated the physicality of practice.
- •Vance Joseph stressed protection for quarterbacks.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Details of the biggest fight of Denver Broncos training camp featuring Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos' Bo Nix at center of training camp fight: 'I love it'
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bo Nix on training camp fight with Nik Bonitto: "I love it, it's football"
"The Denver Broncos 13th day of training camp is in the books. Here are my raw notes from the fight that broke out that featured Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto.
"The Broncos quarterback reportedly pulled another player off a scrum, but exited the fight without any issues.
"Quarterbacks are usually not involved in training camp fights, but Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was today.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:42 PMDetails of the biggest fight of Denver Broncos training camp featuring Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto
The Denver Broncos 13th day of training camp is in the books. Here are my raw notes from the fight that broke out that featured Bo Nix and Nik Bonitto.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:24 PMBroncos' Bo Nix at center of training camp fight: 'I love it'
The Broncos quarterback reportedly pulled another player off a scrum, but exited the fight without any issues.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:38 PMBo Nix on training camp fight with Nik Bonitto: "I love it, it's football"
Quarterbacks are usually not involved in training camp fights, but Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was today.
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