The Denver Broncos enter mandatory minicamp with encouraging news surrounding several key contributors returning from injury. Quarterback Bo Nix continues progressing from the fractured ankle he suffered during the playoffs and appears on track to be fully ready for training camp, while offensive linemen Alex Forsyth and Nick Gargiulo remain on managed workloads as they complete their recoveries. The Broncos have also received positive news from running back J.K. Dobbins, who appears fully healthy after the foot injury that ended his 2025 season.
Bo Nix - Ankle
Nix continues to progress well in his recovery from the fractured right ankle he suffered during the Divisional Round playoff loss to the Bills. Roughly four and a half months removed from surgery, the Broncos quarterback has been present throughout OTAs and has participated in throwing sessions and individual work, though he has not yet taken part in full team periods. Encouragingly, Nix has shown no visible limp or brace during workouts. He is expected to attend mandatory minicamp and could begin seeing team-drill reps as his workload increases. Head coach Sean Payton has said Nix is "trending well," and Denver remains optimistic he will be fully ready for the start of training camp.
UPDATE: He was cleared for limited participation during mandatory minicamp and has steadily increased his workload throughout the offseason. Head coach Sean Payton said Nix will be fully ready well before training camp, and the quarterback echoed that confidence, stating, "I could be full go right now if they wanted me to." With no visible limitations and no setbacks reported, Nix appears firmly on track to enter training camp as Denver's fully healthy starting quarterback.
Nick Gargiulo - ACL
Gargiulo continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered during the 2025 preseason. The offensive lineman has not participated in practice during OTAs or mandatory minicamp and remains limited to rehab work. The Broncos are hopeful he can continue ramping up and compete for a depth role along the interior offensive line by training camp.
Alex Forsyth - Ankle
Forsyth has been limited during Broncos OTAs as he continues recovering from the ankle injury that lingered late into the 2025 season and ultimately caused him to miss the AFC Championship Game. The projected starting center has been held out of multiple OTA sessions while Denver carefully manages his recovery. Forsyth is expected to attend mandatory minicamp, though his reps will likely remain limited initially as the team takes a cautious approach. At this point, the injury is not viewed as a long-term concern, and the Broncos remain optimistic he will be fully ready for training camp.
J.K. Dobbins - Foot
Dobbins appears fully recovered from the Lisfranc foot injury that ended his 2025 season and required surgery. The veteran running back has been one of the standouts of Broncos OTAs, participating fully in all drills and showing the explosiveness that made him one of the league's most dynamic backs when healthy. There have been no visible limitations or restrictions during offseason work, and Dobbins has consistently taken regular reps as Denver's lead back. He is expected to be a full participant at mandatory minicamp, with head coach Sean Payton and the coaching staff praising both his physical condition and leadership. If he can stay healthy, Dobbins is positioned for a major role in the Broncos' offense in 2026.
RJ Harvey - Shoulder
Harvey is continuing his recovery from a torn labrum in his shoulder, an injury he suffered during the Broncos' AFC Championship Game loss. The second-year running back underwent offseason shoulder surgery and has been working his way back throughout the spring. While Harvey has participated in portions of organized team activities, his workload has been limited, particularly during team drills, as Denver manages his recovery.
