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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix faced his fear of dogs on Christmas Day.
Earlier this year, ESPN and Amazon Prime Video broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit’s beloved dog, Peter, received what some fans saw as a chilly reception from the second-year NFL quarterback.
Before the Broncos secured their 12th win in their last 13 games, Herbstreit orchestrated a reunion between his dog and Nix.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Denver, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
“We had to make it happen with @bonix10 after last time @nflonprime #peter,” Herbstreit captioned an Instagram post showing the NFL star and golden retriever alongside two laughing face emojis.
Nix faced some backlash for his actions when he initially met Peter, with some observers accusing the quarterback of snubbing the dog.
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After making good with Peter during their reunion, the 25-year-old signal caller took a moment to share details about the origins of his less-than-stellar take on canines.
“I just think when I was little I was attacked by one 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. We had one when I was a kid and then it passed away and we didn’t get a new one.”
Prime Video commentator Kirk Herbstreit poses for a photo with his dog Peter prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The word “dogs” has been associated with Nix and the Broncos this season. Earlier this year, Nix coined the term “Overdog” after Denver upset the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.
“Now we’re the overachievers,” Nix told a reporter after the 34-26 victory.
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field At Mile High on December 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
He has since launched an “Overdogs” clothing line. Proceeds from the fundraiser have been earmarked for the Denver Rescue Mission, an organization that seeks “to end homelessness across Metro Denver and Northern Colorado,” according to its website.
The Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day to improve to 13-3 and extend their lead over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West division. Denver hosts Los Angeles in Week 18 in a regular season finale matchup.
