It is possible Bo Nix does not return from his fractured right ankle until training camp.

The Broncos’ starting quarterback recently had a successful cleanup procedure during a scheduled follow-up visit with Dr. Norman Waldrop III, who performed the initial surgery in January, a source confirmed to The Denver Gazette.

It was an expected part of Nix’s recovery. However, the second surgery alters public expectations surrounding his availability for the offseason program.

Nix suffered the fractured ankle Jan. 17 in an AFC divisional playoff win over the Bills. He later described it as a “simple bone break” that would allow him “to start training back the same time I was going to start.” Broncos leadership in subsequent interviews echoed that timeline.

In March, controlling owner Greg Penner said there were “no concerns at all with OTAs.” General manager George Paton added that Nix was “ahead of schedule” in his recovery. On Saturday, Payton confirmed a Nix follow-up visit with Waldrop but did not specify the second surgery.

“He had a re-check that was scheduled,” Payton told reporters. “He’s doing great. We’re excited about his progress. Nothing to report.”

Now, it is unclear if Nix will be a full participant in organized team activities or minicamp in June, a source confirmed. Nix is expected to return at full health in July, at the latest, for the start of Broncos training camp. There are still no long-term concerns about his ankle.

Nix led the Broncos to a 14-3 record last season and their first home playoff victory in a decade. His second ankle procedure was first reported by NFL Network.