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Broncos prepare for preseason opener against Falcons, Bo Nix's status uncertain

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Broncos prepare for preseason opener against Falcons, Bo Nix's status uncertain
Summary

The Denver Broncos will face the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener on August 14 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed some starters will play, but remains noncommittal regarding quarterback Bo Nix's participation. Nix is recovering from a broken ankle sustained in January but expressed eagerness to play in the preseason. He acknowledged uncertainty regarding his status for the game on Friday.

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Status Watch
  • •Broncos play Falcons on August 14 in Atlanta.
  • •Payton indicates some starters will participate.
  • •Bo Nix healed from ankle injury but may be limited.
  • •Nix enthusiastic about preseason but unsure if he'll play Friday.
  • •Denver has additional preseason games against Packers and Vikings.
Latest Updates
  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why isn't Bo Nix playing in preseason game vs. Falcons?
  • 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Bo Nix will sit out the Broncos' preseason opener at Atlanta, coach Sean Payton says
  • 10:25 PMESPN NFL — Broncos opting to sit Nix for preseason opener
  • 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos QB Bo Nix will NOT play vs. the Falcons in the preseason opener
  • 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton reveals if Bo Nix will play in Broncos' preseason opener
  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Some Broncos starters will play on Friday, but will QB Bo Nix?
What they're saying
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Quarterback Bo Nix won't play in the Denver Broncos ' preseason opener at Atlanta, coach Sean Payton said Wednesday. Nix is coming off two right ankle surgeries in the offseason but didn't miss any snaps at training camp. Payton said he'll play when the Broncos host the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 21, and again a week later against the Minnesota Vikings.

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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 […]

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Bo Nix's recovery from two surgeries on his right ankle continues to go well, but he won't play in Denver's preseason opener Friday, with the team instead expecting him to play in its final two warm-up games.

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