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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

Injury Report: OLB Nik Bonitto ruled out for Week 16 matchup vs. Patriots Bonitto, who has not played since suffering a knee injury against the Chargers on Dec. 10, was the lone player on Denver’s active roster to...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto Has MCL Injury; Payton 'Optimistic' Bonitto is considered questionable for Week 16.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Won't return Week 14 Bonitto (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Nick Kosmider of The Athleticreports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto's patience paid off in fourth quarter vs. Browns. Is he on verge of another hot streak? The fourth-quarter blast of big plays probably felt like a long time coming for Nik Bonitto.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto on his 1.5-sack performance: '[The coaches] knew it was coming from me' Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto explains why the Broncos' defensive line has been so dominant and how drills in practice have sparked Denver'...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

DE Zach Allen, OLB Nik Bonitto record a safety to extend Broncos' lead | Broncos vs. Browns Defensive end Zach Allen and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto record a sack for a safety to extend Denver's lead over the Cleveland Browns.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto on the Broncos' defense: 'I feel like we have a good young group right now' Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto discusses the Broncos' performance against Kansas City and the attention he's received from opposing offensiv...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

DC Vance Joseph on OLB Nik Bonitto's all-around skillset: 'He's growing weekly' Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph discusses defending Kansas City's motions and how Denver can improve its run defense.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto takes down Jets' Zach Wilson for Broncos' first sack of game | Broncos vs. Jets Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto brings the heat on New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and records Denver's first sack of the game.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto gets his second sack of first quarter | Broncos vs. Jets Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto gets his second sack of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson in the first quarter.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

The Neutral Zone: How Nik Bonitto, Broncos' pass rushers can make impact vs. Jets and beyond On this episode of "The Neutral Zone," Phil Milani and Aric DiLalla discuss the Broncos' pass rush (14:03) and hear from Nik Bonitto (23:32)...

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Can Nik Bonitto's career day be a spark for the Broncos' embattled pass rush? The 2 1/2 sacks by Bonitto on Sunday matched his career total to that point and came amid a larger role in Denver's pass-rush rotation.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sean Payton Praises Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto After Bears Win Tip your cap to Denver Broncos second-year rush linebacker Nik Bonitto for helping to deliver the first win of 2023.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

OLB Jonathon Cooper, ILB Alex Singleton, OLB Nik Bonitto meet the media after win vs. Bears Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper, inside linebacker Alex Singleton and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto speak with the media after the Bronc...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Nik Bonitto corrals Bears QB Justin Fields for sack | Broncos at Bears Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto chases down Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the backfield for a sack.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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