The Denver Broncos have locked down an rising star for the long run forward of the brand new NFL season.
Denver on Thursday got here to phrases with edge rusher Nik Bonitto, signing him to a four-year extension reportedly value $120 million.
A 3rd-round decide in 2022, Bonitto would have been scheduled to hit free company on the finish of the 2025 season.
However the Broncos now have him signed via the 2029 season, rewarding Bonitto for a breakout 2024 marketing campaign.
Bonitto racked up 13.5 sacks within the 2024 season because the Broncos ended a playoff drought that stretched again to their Tremendous Bowl-winning season of 2015 behind a fearsome protection.
The previous Oklahoma Sooner additionally had 24 quarterback hits, 16 tackles for loss and an interception returned for a landing to go together with 4 cross breakups and two compelled fumbles.
These efforts noticed him named to the Professional Bowl and chosen as a second-team All-Professional.
Now, along with his future secured, Bonitto will look to choose up the place he left off and assist Denver critically contend within the AFC after their Wild Card Spherical exit final season.
The Broncos host the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the 2025 season on Sunday.
