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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Back in action

  Rotowire Aug 6, 2026

  Bonitto (leg) participated in Thursday's training camp session, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Bonitto left Tuesday's session with an apparent leg injury, and it was initially unclear when the star edge rusher would be ready to return. Considering his participation Thursday, it's now evident Bonitto was only dealing with a minor injury.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Deemed fine after practice exit

  Rotowire Aug 4, 2026

  Bonitto exited Tuesday's practice with an apparent leg injury, Jon Heath of Broncos Wire reports. Bonitto limped to the locker room toward the end of practice, but coach Sean Payton said afterward that the star pass rusher is "fine," according to Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette. Bonitto finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season after he recorded 14.0 sacks and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games. He has a combined 27.5 sacks over the past two regular seasons.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Participating in minicamp

  Rotowire Jun 17, 2026

  Bonnito (wrist) was pictured on the practice field at minicamp on Tuesday, Gabriel Christus of the Broncos' official site reports. Bonitto underwent a clean-up procedure on his wrist in early February, but it doesn't appear that the star pass rusher is facing any practice restrictions at mandatory minicamp. The 26-year-old has suited up for all 17 regular-season games in back-to-back years and totaled 27.5 sacks in that span.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Locked down in Week 7 win

  Rotowire Oct 21, 2025

  Bonitto recorded two tackles (one solo) in a 33-32 victory against the Giants on Sunday. Bonitto finished with a season-low mark in tackles and had a four-game streak of recording at least one sack snapped. Despite the quiet performance, Bonitto is still off to a fantastic start to the campaign with 8.0 sacks through seven contests.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Stays hot in Week 4

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2025

  Bonitto recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.5 sacks during Monday's 28-3 win versus the Bengals. Bonitto posted a sack for the third time in the first four games of the season Monday, pushing his sack total on the year up to 4.5. He's easily on pace for his second straight double-digit sack season and is a compelling IDP consideration in leagues that give extra points for sacks.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Tallies two sacks vs. Bolts

  Rotowire Sep 22, 2025

  Bonitto registered four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Broncos' 23-20 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. Both of Bonitto's sacks on Justin Herbert resulted in eight-yard losses, and the former was responsible for five of the Broncos' 14 quarterback hits. Bonitto is up to 3.0 sacks on the season, which is tied for seventh most in the NFL and leads the Broncos. He'll look to add his sack total against the Bengals in Week 4.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Signs massive four-year extension

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2025

  Bonitto agreed to terms Thursday on a four-year, $106 million contract extension with the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Bonitto's deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in franchise history and reportedly includes $70 million guaranteed. It's a massive investment in the 2022 second-round pick, who compiled totaled 48 tackles, 13.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception in 2024 en route to earning his first Pro Bowl nod. He should be viewed as a high-end IDP option at linebacker heading into his fourth NFL season.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Back at practice

  Rotowire Aug 20, 2025

  Bonitto (foot) participated in Tuesday's training camp practice, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports. Bonitto had a bone spur removed from his foot last week, ultimately forcing him to miss last week's practices and be sidelined for Denver's second preseason game against the Cardinals. Tuesday's practice marked his first time back with the team following the procedure. The 25-year-old is currently in negotiations with the Broncos for a contract extension. According to Kosmider, Bonitto said Tuesday there "has been good communication on both sides." Following up a season in which he posted a career high 13.5 sacks, the veteran linebacker should continue to be a key piece of a formidable defense in 2025.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: One sack in win

  Rotowire Aug 11, 2025

  Bonitto recorded 1.0 sacks in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers. Bonitto looked impressive in Denver's preseason opener, picking up where he left off in a stellar 2024 regular season in which he notched a career high 13.5 sacks. The 25-year-old linebacker was a disruptive force in his limited playing time, recording a sack and three quarterback hits during Denver's second defensive drive of the contest. If Saturday's game is any indication, Bonitto should continue to be one of the Broncos' most impactful defensive players heading into the 2025 season. The veteran should continue to play limited snaps as one of Denver's star defensive players when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Week 2 of the preseason.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Career year in 2024

  Rotowire Jan 22, 2025

  Bonitto played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 48 tackles (33 solo), including 13.5 sacks, four pass defenses (including a pick-six), two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery that was returned for a touchdown. The 2022 second-round pick out of Oklahoma led the Broncos with a career-high 13.5 sacks, which was third-most in the NFL behind Trey Hendrickson (17.5) and Myles Garrett (14.0). Bonitto hadn't scored a defensive touchdown in the first two years of his NFL career, but he had back-to-back defensive scores in Week 13 and Week 15. Bonitto's efforts in 2024 earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro, and the 25-year-old edge rusher could be in line for a sizeable contract extension during the offseason.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Records pair of sacks in win

  Rotowire Nov 18, 2024

  Bonitto finished with seven tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons. The outside linebacker also played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps. Bonitto is up to 9.0 sacks on the year, tied for the second-highest total in the league behind Trey Hendrickson's 11.5.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Expects to practice Saturday

  Rotowire Jul 26, 2024

  Coach Sean Payton said that Bonitto should practice Saturday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports. Bonitto left the Broncos' last game of their 2023 season early due to a calf injury, but it doesn't look like that will carry over to the new football year. Now he'll work to try to improve on the impressive benchmark (8.0 sacks) he set for himself last year.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Impressive in sophomore season

  Rotowire Jan 15, 2024

  Bonitto (calf) recorded 30 tackles (23 solo), including eight sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble over 15 contests during the 2023 campaign. Bonitto took a major step forward in his second season, recording the second-highest sack total (eight) among Broncos defenders after recording just 1.5 sacks as a rookie. The 24-year-old linebacker also led Denver with 13 total tackles for loss. Bonitto has proven to be a solid member of the Broncos improving defense and will look to continue to make an impact with the team, as he is under contract through the 2025 season. The one-time second-round selection should continue to see his role grow in Denver in 2024.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Looks good for Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 28, 2023

  Bonitto (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday. Bonitto has been sidelined for Denver's last two games due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 14 at the Chargers, but he now appears to be in line to come back for Week 17. He projects to start on the edge versus a pass-heavy Chargers offense.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: No-go for Week 16

  Rotowire Dec 22, 2023

  Bonitto (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Bonitto will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury he suffered Week 14 against the Chargers. Jonathan Cooper and Thomas Incoom will likely see increased workloads again Week 16 versus New England.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Out Saturday

  Rotowire Dec 14, 2023

  Bonitto (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lions, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. The starting linebacker left Denver's Week 14 win over the Chargers in the first half and did not return. Bonitto has seven sacks, two passes defensed and a forced fumble in 2023. Jonathon Cooper replaced Bonitto after his exit Sunday and could be in line to fill in again versus Detroit.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Won't return Week 14

  Rotowire Dec 10, 2023

  Bonitto (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports. Bonitto was carted from the medical tent to the locker room in the first half of Sunday's game and will not return. He finishes with two tackles, including a shared sack, and Jonathon Cooper will remain at weakside linebacker for the rest of the contest.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Hurts hip Friday

  Rotowire Aug 12, 2023

  Bonitto picked up a hip injury during Friday's preseason contest against the Cardinals, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Prior to the injury, Bonitto recorded three tackles (one solo) and 0.5 sacks. There is no word yet on the severity of the injury. When healthy, he projects as a rotational linebacker for Denver this season.

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• Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Rocky Mountain bound

  Rotowire Apr 29, 2022

  The Broncos selected Bonitto in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 64th overall. Bonitto looks like a nice pick for the Broncos this late, because his production and athletic metrics grade similarly to players picked in the first round. The Oklahoma edge rusher posted seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss in 12 games last year, his third season as a starter for the Sooners. He also enjoyed a strong combine showing, logging a 4.54-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 248 pounds. He might be Denver's long-term replacement for Bradley Chubb if they choose to not re-sign him.

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