Nix helped the Denver Broncos end an eight-year playoff drought before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round. Daniels and Nix made an immediate impact in the NFL because they gained valuable experience playing in various college programs as starters for four-plus years.

Bo Nix’s back injury can cause “some of the worst pain,” but there’s no long-term sequela, according to Dr. Payal Kohli.

Out of all the former Oregon Ducks to play in the NFL this year, there's a case to be made for quarterback Bo Nix having one of the biggest break out seasons. F

Your (column) about Bo Nix turning the Broncos into Super Bowl contenders next year was premature. The Broncos have eight games next year against playoff teams. You’ve obviously drank the Kool-Aid. A bit of pragmatism would be refreshing when writing about the Broncos’ future.

So in terms of newly-paid money, Nix will earn about $1.64 million in 2025, but his 2024 signing bonus far outweighs Beck’s compensation. Still, with Beck earning so much at the NCAA level, more QBs might start opting to stay in school rather than declare for the NFL draft going forward.

Former Oregon Ducks stars Bo Nix and Christian Gonzalez have been named finalists for the most prestigious awards in the 2024 NFL season.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) congratulates wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) after Franklin caught ...

Bo Nix was very impressive during his rookie season with the Denver Broncos, and CEO Greg Penner showered him with praise.

The rookie quarterback led the Broncos to a 10-7 regular-season record and their first postseason appearance since 2015. Even after Denver’s 31-7 wild-card loss in Buffalo, Broncos owner/CEO Greg Penner was unequivocal in his assessment of Nix at the team’s end-of-season news conference on Wednesday.

The officials remain in a tough spot with roughing-the-passer calls, instructed to lean on the side of a penalty. That has empowered the Chiefs, allowing them to jump through loopholes like Evel Knievel through rings of fire.

Our Goals are Changing'You can point to a number of reasons why the Denver Broncos were able to defy expectations in 2024 and make the playoffs. But let's be honest; the first reason was Bo Nix. Without Nix in the fold,