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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix faced his anxieties about dogs on Christmas Day.
Earlier this year, Peter, the beloved dog of ESPN and Amazon Prime Video broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit, received what some fans considered a frosty reception from the second-year NFL quarterback.
Before the Broncos earned their 12th victory 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, along with two laughing face emojis.
Nix faced 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 signalman took a moment to share details about the origins of his less-than-stellar view of dogs.
“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, then he passed away and we didn’t get another 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 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 overdogs,” Nix told a reporter after the 34-26 victory.
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)
He has since launched a clothing line “Overdogs”. Proceeds from the collection went to the Denver Rescue Mission, an organization that seeks to “end homelessness in the Denver metro area and northern Colorado,” according to its website.
The Broncos beat 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 showdown.
