Bo Nix had a chance to become a Pro Bowler, but instead opted out. The Broncos rookie quarterback was offered a spot in this week’s Pro Bowl activities after Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and Buffalo’s Josh Allen dropped out and first alternate Patrick Mahomes advanced to his fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud declined his invite, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix isn’t going because of the transverse process fracture in his back that he played through at the end of the season, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

Bo Nix could have been a Pro Bowler as a rookie, but he opted to pass due to a medical procedure he's set to undergo this week.

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud were all unavailable or opted out of the Pro Bowl, so Nix was next in line. After Nix opted out, Joe Burrow is now the AFC’s top QB left with Wilson and Maye added to the squad behind him.

Broncos QB was invited to participate in the Pro Bowl Games as fourth alternate. But procedure was scheduled for this week.

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix reportedly turned down an invite to the 2025 Pro Bowl games after a memorable rookie season with the Denver Broncos. Nix reportedly underwent a "routine and minor,

Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix turned down an invite to the Pro Bowl, prioritizing his health as he prepares for the 2025 offseason.

Bo Nix turned down an invitation to participate in this weekend’s Pro Bowl for a good reason. On Tuesday, it was announced that Drake Maye and Russell Wilson had been added to the Pro Bowl as replacement players.