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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix faced his dog anxiety on Christmas Day.
Earlier this year, Peter, the beloved dog of ESPN and Amazon Prime Video broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit, received what some fans saw as a cold reception from the second-year NFL quarterback.
Before the Broncos earned their 12th win in their last 13 games, Herbstreit orchestrated a meeting 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 the golden retriever, along with two laughing face emojis.
Nix faced some backlash for his actions when he first met Peter, with some observers accusing the quarterback of snubbing the dog.
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After making amends with Peter during their reunion, the 25-year-old communicator took a moment to share details about the origins of his less-than-stellar view of canines.
“I think I got attacked by one when I was little and I didn’t know any better,” Nix told Herbstreit. “My family didn’t grow up with them. Not all of my family is really a dog family. We had one when I was a kid, but then he passed away and we didn’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 the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The word “dogs” has become associated with Nix and the Broncos this season. Earlier this year, Nix coined the term “Overdog” after Denver defeated the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.
“We’re the favorites now,” Nix told a reporter after the 34-26 win.
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during 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)
Since then, he launched a clothing line “Overdogs.” Proceeds from the collection have gone to benefit the Denver Rescue Mission, an organization that seeks to “end homelessness throughout the Denver metropolitan area and northern Colorado,” according to its website.
The Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day to improve to 13-3 and increase their lead over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West division. Denver hosts Los Angeles in Week 18 in a final regular-season matchup.
