Until the Denver Broncos and New York Giants meet again one day, all the pre-game trash talk will give way to memories of Week 7’s incredible Mile High Miracle. Broncos’ rush linebacker Nik Bonitto certainly played his part in stirring things up before last week’s matchup, but now that he’s seen what Giants’ rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart can actually do, the …
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The Denver Broncos defeated the New York Jets in London, but it wasn’t pretty. The Broncos narrowly emerged victorious 13-11, amid a litany of self-inflicted wounds. If style points mattered in the NFL, the Broncos’ seeding in the AFC would take a hit. But this isn’t college football. All that truly matters are the standings, just ask Broncos rush linebacker …
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The Broncos spent the 2025 offseason signing plenty of key players to new deals. The most recent was edge rusher Nik Bonitto. Here’s the full breakdown of the Bonitto deal, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. Signing bonus: $22 million (with $17.6 million paid out in 30 days and the balance by March 31, 2026). 2. 2025 …
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — One of the NFL’s best young pass rushers is staying in Denver. The Broncos signed outside linebacker Nik Bonitto to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The 2022 second-round pick recorded a career-high 13.5 sacks and a pair of defensive touchdowns last season and earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors. Bonitto also recorded 16 …
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Jeff LegwoldSep 4, 2025, 10:35 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too. Jeff previously covered the Pittsburgh …
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Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto will head into the 2025 season with a new contract. According to multiple reports, Bonitto has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. The pact is worth up to $120 million with a base value of $106 million and $70 million in guaranteed money. Bonitto was a second-round pick in 2022 and he had …
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