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Nik Bonitto Returns to Practice as Broncos Extension Talks Continue

The Pro Bowl pass rusher says a deal can wait pending clarity in the edge‑rusher market.

Nov 3, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) walks the sidelines during the first half against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Bonitto practiced Tuesday after a minor procedure to remove a foot bone spur and is in line to play in Saturday’s preseason finale at New Orleans.
  • He said negotiations are “going well” and indicated he does not need an extension finalized before the Sept. 7 opener against the Titans.
  • After a 2024 breakout with 13.5 sacks, a Pro Bowl nod and second-team All-Pro honors, Bonitto enters the final year of his rookie deal at about $5.346 million.
  • Denver has already extended Courtland Sutton and Zach Allen during camp, with limited cap space around $5.6 million and the franchise tag a fallback if no deal is reached by early March.
  • The unsettled market for top edge rushers, including Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson, is viewed as a factor in the timing and value of a potential agreement; separately, Denver placed backup lineman Nick Gargiulo on IR with an ACL tear.