Bo Nix to Return as Broncos Prep for Season Opener, Other Teams Adjust Preseason Lineups
Quarterback Bo Nix is slated to play for the Denver Broncos in the second preseason week, while teams like the Jaguars and Steelers manage starter participation ahead of the regular season.
The NFL’s 2026 preseason entered its second week on Friday, with teams using the games to finalize rosters before the regular season starts in three weeks. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who missed action after breaking his ankle in the AFC divisional-round win over the Buffalo Bills, is expected to take limited snaps as he prepares for the Broncos’ Week 1 matchup at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are likely to start their regular players in the game against the Carolina Panthers, while Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said he wants the team’s younger players to receive extensive repetitions against the New York Jets.
Friday’s preseason slate features three games, each with varying levels of starter involvement as teams balance evaluation and injury risk ahead of the season opener.