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2024 Defensive

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Forced Fumbles
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 36 11.0 1 1 1

Top Nik Bonitto News

  • Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Takes first career INT for pick-six

    Bonitto record one tackle -- a sack -- and returned an interception for a touchdown in Monday's 41-32 Week 13 win against Cleveland.

    Bonitto was quiet on the scoresheet until late in the second quarter, when he intercepted a Jameis Winston pass and took it 71 yards for a touchdown. That pick-six came on the budding star's first career interception. For good measure, Bonitto added to his big night with a sack of Winston early in the fourth period. He's up to 11.0 sacks on the campaign, second-most in the NFL.

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

    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: Returns to practice

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

    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.

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  • Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Expects to practice soon

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

    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.

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  • Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Expects to practice Saturday

    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

    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: Leaves game with calf injury

    Bonitto (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

    Bonitto had one sack before sustaining the calf injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game. With Thomas Incoom (coach's decision) inactive, Ja'Quan McMillian is a candidate for snaps at weakside linebacker while Bonitto remains sidelined.

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  • Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Looks good for Sunday

    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

    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

    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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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 240 lbs
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Age: 25
School: Oklahoma
Experience: 3