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Bo Nix Undergoes Second Ankle Surgery, Misses May Program

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bo Nix had a second ankle surgery on Jan 19 2026 by Dr. Norman Waldrop III in Birmingham, Alabama.
He fractured the ankle on Jan 17 2026 in Denver’s 33-30 overtime win over Buffalo.
A follow-up cleanup procedure last week by the same surgeon was successful.
Coach Sean Payton said Nix is doing great, has a recheck scheduled, and will miss part of the May 4 offseason program while being ready for July training camp.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, after spinal-stenosis surgery by Dr. James Andrews, Peyton Manning returns to lead the Indianapolis Colts, who had posted a 2-14 record in 2011, the league’s worst. The pattern repeats in 2026 when Bo Nix undergoes a second ankle operation by Dr. Norman Waldrop III, sidelining him from the May offseason program. Elite quarterback injuries thus force teams to reshape preparation.

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Story summary

Bo Nix had a second ankle surgery on Jan 19 2026 by Dr. Norman Waldrop III in Birmingham, Alabama.
He fractured the ankle on Jan 17 2026 in Denver’s 33-30 overtime win over Buffalo.
A follow-up cleanup procedure last week by the same surgeon was successful.
Coach Sean Payton said Nix is doing great, has a recheck scheduled, and will miss part of the May 4 offseason program while being ready for July training camp.

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