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Bo Nix Becomes First Broncos Rookie Starter Since John Elway

The former Auburn and Oregon star ascended to the starting role amid an impressive training camp and preseason.
Bo Nix Becomes First Broncos Rookie Starter Since John Elway
Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Green Bay Packers during a preseason game at Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Aug.18, 2024. Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images
Matthew Davis
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Bo Nix hasn’t thrown a regular season pass yet, and he’s already in rare Denver Broncos company with Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway.

Nix became the first rookie quarterback to earn the starting job in Denver since Elway did it 41 years ago in 1983.

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