NIK BONITTO NEWS

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto's increased pass-rush production stems from improvement as run defender: "He's gotten stronger" Denver has given up 3.8 rushing yards per play when Nik Bonitto is on the field.

1 DAY AGO • DENVERPOST.COM

Photos: Nik Bonitto joins Broncos teammates, Food Bank of the Rockies for turkey giveaway In partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was joined by teammates Jonathon Cooper, Keidron Smith and Dela...

3 DAYS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Mile High Morning: OLB Nik Bonitto continues breakout season, looks ahead to future opportunities Bonitto’s nine sacks this season are currently tied for the second most in the NFL.

3 DAYS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Records two sacks in win Bonitto finished with seven tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

OLB Nik Bonitto sacks QB Kirk Cousins | Broncos vs. Falcons Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Kirk Cousins to record Denver's third sack of the day.

5 DAYS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' Jonathon Cooper expects Nik Bonitto to get 'huge contract' when eligible for extension Nik Bonitto, Broncos outside linebacker, eyes a big extension after Jonathon Cooper's $60 million deal.

NOVEMBER 15 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto has transformed into pass rushing star in Year 3: "He's certainly made the leap" Nik Bonitto’s production has steadily increased since being taken in the second round out of Oklahoma in the 2022 draft by the Denver Bronco...

NOVEMBER 13 • DENVERPOST.COM

Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter: Ozzie interviews OLB Nik Bonitto Junior Reporter Ozzie asks outside linebacker Nik Bonitto about his NFL career, college football and more.

NOVEMBER 12 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto records Broncos' fourth sack of the day | Broncos at Chiefs Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a 9-yard loss.

NOVEMBER 10 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto takes down QB Lamar Jackson for tackle for loss | Broncos at Ravens Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto chases down quarterback Lamar Jackson for an 8-yard loss.

NOVEMBER 3 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Jose Rios calls Nik Bonitto's sack of Bryce Young | As I Saw It Watch as Jose Rios calls Nik Bonitto's sack of Bryce Young during Denver's Week 8 "Vamos Broncos" game.

OCTOBER 29 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Nik Bonitto continues his sack streak with takedown of Young | Broncos vs. Panthers Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, marking his sixth straight game with a sack.

OCTOBER 27 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto sacks QB Spencer Rattler | Broncos at Saints Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Spencer Rattler for a 9-yard loss.

OCTOBER 18 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto takes down QB Justin Herbert | Broncos vs. Chargers Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto records a sack against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 13 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto sacks QB Gardner Minshew | Broncos vs. Raiders Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Gardner Minshew on third down.

OCTOBER 6 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto seeks to improve in run defense going into Year 3 Sean Payton wants Nik Bonitto to improve as a run defender. On Sunday night against the Packers, the speedy Broncos edge rusher seemed ready...

AUGUST 19 • DENVERPOST.COM

Returns to practice Bonitto (back) returned to practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Bonitto has been dealing with a back issue for the past week or so, but it now appears that he's moved past the injury. The 2022 second-round pick out of Oklahoma recorded 30 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks across 15 games in his sophomore campaign, and he's expected to remain an impactful edge rusher heading into 2024.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to practice soon Bonitto (back) is expected to return to practice soon, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Bonitto is still dealing with a back injury but is now expected to return to practice as soon as Wednesday. Once healthy, the 2022 second-round pick will look to build off his career-year last season when he recorded 8.0 sacks.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to practice Saturday Coach Sean Payton said that Bonitto should practice Saturday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos Camp Preview: Alex Singleton to take on bigger role among ILBs as Jonathon Cooper, Nik Bonitto and Baron Browning lead OLBs “I think we have a very talented room, probably one of the more talented rooms I’ve been in since I’ve been here,” Baron Browning said of th...

JUNE 30 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos Draft flashback: Denver selects Nik Bonitto with its first draft pick of 2022 Take a look back at when the Broncos selected OLB Nik Bonitto out of Oklahoma.

APRIL 24 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Combine Flashback: Nik Bonitto runs 40-yard dash at 2022 NFL Combine Watch this Combine flashback as Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto ran the 40-yard dash back in 2022.

FEBRUARY 22 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Impressive in sophomore season Bonitto (calf) recorded 30 tackles (23 solo), including eight sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble over 15 contests during the 2023 campaign.

Impact Bonitto took a major step forward in his second season, recording the second-highest sack total (8) among Broncos defenders after recording just 1.5 sacks as a rookie. The 24-year-old linebacker also led Denver with 13 tackles for loss. Bonitto has proven to be a solid member of the Broncos improving defense and will look to continue to be a difference maker with the team as he is under contract through the 2025 season. The former second-round selection should continue to see his role grow in Denver in 2024.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

OLB Nik Bonitto takes down Aidan O'Connell for eighth sack of season | Broncos at Raiders Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto records the Broncos' second sack of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

JANUARY 7 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: OLB Nik Bonitto returns to practice ahead of matchup vs. Chargers Bonitto was a limited participant in Denver’s Wednesday practice as the Broncos prepare for a Week 17 matchup with the Chargers.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM