The Denver Broncos came up short on Sunday in the AFC championship game. The New England Patriots prevailed in a blizzard 10-7, in part, because they had a great game plan to account for Broncos' Pro Bowl rush linebacker Nik Bonitto.
The Denver Broncos fell just short of their hopes to reach the Super Bowl. In a game that was dominated by snowy and windy conditions in the second half, Denver fell to New England 10-7.
The Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl hopes ended heartbreakingly on Sunday night, and linebacker Nik Bonitto made a clear admission on how deeply the loss cut after such a terrific season.
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The Denver Broncos have the New England Patriots standing in the way for their ninth AFC crown Sunday. Meanwhile, Nik Bonitto is up for one other prestigious award — though one involving Myles Garrett in the same race.
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto were named finalists for 2025 Associated Press Assistant Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, respectively, the team announced Thursday.
Jarrett Stidham hasn’t taken a real NFL snap in over two years. But this Sunday, he’s going to be thrust into the AFC Championship Game as a starter, and against the high-flying Patriots defense at that.
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is making sure to give Denver Broncos star edge rusher Nik Bonitto his flowers ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.
The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team for the 2025 season omitted Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto. The Broncos are currently on a first-round bye,
The Denver Broncos have surged into the league’s elite this season, but inside the locker room, the focus remains on what still needs to improve. One of the defense’s top pass rushers, Nik Bonitto, believes the unit has yet to reach its ceiling despite a dominant stretch that has placed Denver atop the AFC.
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As of Friday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook still had the Packers as 2.5-point road favorites over the Broncos.
Nik Bonitto’s rampage this season continued in Week 14. Facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Denver Broncos star had himself a night. Bonitto recorded two sacks in their 24-17 win against their division rival.
The Denver Broncos shook off the bye-week rust and played a nail-biter on the East Coast vs. the Washington Commanders. As far as Sunday Night Football fare goes, it was as good a game as any fan could expect, but the Broncos emerged victorious in overtime, 27-26.
Nik Bonitto sealed the Denver Broncos’ 27-26 Week 13 overtime win over the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Sunday night with a great play.
The Denver Broncos proved victorious in the ugly matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, but a win is a win. What makes the victory even more impressive is what linebacker Alex Singleton was going through.
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The Denver Broncos' defense had a tough ask with the Dallas Cowboys, and they more than answered the call . What’s more is how the Broncos' defense had such a big day, despite its star pass rusher, Nik Bonitto, having a relatively quiet game, based on the box score stats.
Bonitto could be a Defensive Player of the Year candidate with the numbers he is putting up.
Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Denver Broncos worth up to $120 million, including $70 million guaranteed, according to multiple media reports on Thursday morning.
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He's a building block for a stacked defense that could once again make Denver a championship contender.
Work on a Nik Bonitto extension has taken place throughout the offseason. A deal has now been struck between the Broncos and the ascending pass rusher.
Jordan Schultz reports the Broncos are re-signing LB Nik Bonitto to a four-year extension. Schultz adds the deal is worth up to $120 million and has $70 million guaranteed.
Returning from a short absence due to a bone spur in his foot, he is now atop the Broncos’ extension queue.
PFR identified Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto as an extension candidate back in December, and three weeks later we saw reports that the team had interest.
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