Bo Nix faces fear of dogs after viral encounter with ESPN star’s pet
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix confronted his concerns about dogs on Christmas Day.
Earlier this year, ESPN and Amazon Prime Video broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit’s beloved dog Peter received what some fans described as a cold reception from the second-year NFL quarterback.
Before the Broncos won their 12th in their last 13 games, Herbstreit arranged for Nix to reunite with his dog.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) leaves the field after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 21, 2025 in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
“After @nflonprime #peter last time we had to make it happen with @bonix10,” Herbstreit subtitled An Instagram post showing the NFL star and his Golden Retriever along with two smiley face emojis.
Nix faced some backlash for his behavior when he first met Peter, with some observers accusing the quarterback of underestimating the dog.
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After making amends with Peter during their reunion, the 25-year-old signalman took some time to share details about the origins of his less than glowing view of dogs.
“I think I was attacked by someone when I was little and I didn’t know any better,” Nix told Herbstreit. “My family didn’t grow up with them. My whole family isn’t really a dog family. I had one when I was a kid, and then it died and we couldn’t get a new one.”
Prime Video commentator Kirk Herbstreit poses for a photo with his dog Peter before the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Ariz. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The word “Dogs” has become associated with Nix and the Broncos this season. Earlier this year, Nix coined the term “extreme” after Denver upset the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.
“We’re the ones overdoing it now,” Nix told a reporter after the 34-26 win.
Denver Broncos’ Bo Nix (10) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 14, 2025 in Denver, Colo. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
He has since started a campaign overdogs clothing liner. Proceeds from the collection went to the Denver Rescue Mission, an organization that aims to “end homelessness in Metro Denver and Northern Colorado,” according to its website.
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The Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day to improve to 13-3 and strengthen their lead over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West. Denver hosts Los Angeles in the 18th week in the regular season final match.
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