Nik Bonitto

Bonitto became just the second Broncos defender in franchise history to record defensive touchdowns in back-to-back games.

In a recent article, ESPN's Matt Bowen identified 102 specific traits and chose the best player for each attribute.

Surtain earned the highest ranking of any Broncos player, as he received the second most votes of any cornerback as of Monday.

Bonitto's nine sacks this season are currently tied for the second most in the NFL.

Junior Reporter Ozzie asks outside linebacker Nik Bonitto about his NFL career, college football and more. 

Plus, Denver will look to clean up penalties ahead of the 2024 season.

"I think we have a very talented room, probably one of the more talented rooms I've been in since I've been here," Baron Browning said of the outside linebackers in June.

Bonitto was a limited participant in Denver's Wednesday practice as the Broncos prepare for a Week 17 matchup with the Chargers.

"… It's going to be questionable for this game," Head Coach Sean Payton said. "He didn't go today, but man, I know he's feeling better."

Left guard Quinn Meinerz (illness) and running back Samaje Perine (knee) were both estimated as full participants.

Here's a deep dive into seven of the plays that powered Denver to its fifth consecutive victory.

Denver rushed for a season-high 169 yards, limited Cleveland's offense and imposed its will in the trenches.

Here's a look back at five of the Broncos' thrilling defensive highlights from the first eight games.

Denver players share their ideal flag football positions and detail the importance of playing football on a global stage.

Plus, running back Javonte Williams provided an update on his health.

After holding the Chiefs to 19 points, Denver is looking to turn defensive progress into wins.

Also, cornerback Pat Surtain discusses his relationship with New York's Sauce Gardner and why winning is his priority.

As the Broncos move forward, both Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper should have plenty more chances to make an impact.

Inside the six plays that helped Denver earn its first victory of 2023.

The Broncos are staving off complacency after a 21-point comeback victory and are working to clean up execution errors.

Denver used a 35-yard fumble recovery touchdown, a fourth-down stuff in the red zone and a Kareem Jackson interception to earn its first victory.

The Broncos' latest training camp practice took place in the most important area of the field.

The Broncos selected six defensive players in the 2022 NFL Draft, and each of them had a role in building one of the league's elite defenses.

"The progress of Denver's pass rushers — [Baron] Browning, Jonathon Cooper, rookie Nik Bonitto and, when he returns, [Randy] Gregory — will be an important subplot over the final seven games," The Athletic's Nick Kosmider wrote.

"[I'm] just doing the same thing I've been doing: Taking the coaching points, looking at the guys ahead of me [to] see what they're doing and just continually trying to improve every week," Bonitto said. 

Watch as outside linebacker Nik Bonitto breaks down his defensive touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto joins team reporter Elisa Hernandez after the Broncos' 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts to discuss the key plays on defense, his defensive touchdown in Week 15 and more as the Broncos clinched their first winning season since 2016.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto joins team reporter Elisa Hernandez after the Broncos' thrilling 41-32 "Monday Night Football" win over the Cleveland Browns to discuss how the defense was able to battle through adversity, his performance in prime time and more.

Watch as outside linebacker Nik Bonitto relives his 71-yard pick six in the first half of Monday's win over the Cleveland Browns.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto intercepts quarterback Jameis Winston and returns it 71 yards for a touchdown.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto forces a fumble and defensive tackle Malcolm Roach recovers to give Denver's offense the ball against the Raiders.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down Raiders running back Sincere McCormick for a 3-yard loss.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Kirk Cousins to record Denver's third sack of the day.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a 9-yard loss.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto chases down quarterback Lamar Jackson for an 8-yard loss.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, marking his sixth straight game with a sack.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Spencer Rattler for a 9-yard loss.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto records a sack against the Chargers.

Denver Broncos team reporter Elisa Hernandez gets you set for the Broncos' Week 6 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto takes down quarterback Gardner Minshew on third down.

Denver Broncos team reporter Elisa Hernandez gets you set for the Broncos' first home game of the season and Week 2 matchup vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Watch this Combine flashback as Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto ran the 40-yard dash back in 2022.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto records the Broncos' second sack of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto explains why the Broncos' defensive line has been so dominant and how drills in practice have sparked Denver's takeaway spree.

Defensive end Zach Allen and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto record a sack for a safety to extend Denver's lead over the Cleveland Browns.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto discusses the Broncos' performance against Kansas City and the attention he's received from opposing offensive lines.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto gets his second sack of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson in the first quarter.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto brings the heat on New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and records Denver's first sack of the game.

Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper, inside linebacker Alex Singleton and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto speak with the media after the Broncos' 31-28 win over the Bears.

Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper helps the Broncos tie the score with a 35-yard scoop-and-score against the Chicago Bears.

In partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was joined by teammates Jonathon Cooper, Keidron Smith and Delarrin Turner-Yell to distribute turkeys and other Thanksgiving items to more than 200 families at Aurora Community Connection on Monday.

Recently, the Broncos' defensive linemen and linebackers posed for the camera at the team's annual media day.

On Tuesday, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto and safeties Justin Simmons and P.J. Locke helped out at a girls high school flag football exhibition at Centura Health Training Center.

The Broncos let their personalities shine during the annual portrait shoot. Get a closer look at the linebackers' time in the spotlight with these photos.

After being drafted by the Broncos on Friday, second-round pick Nik Bonitto and third-round pick Greg Dulcich made their first visit to UCHealth Training Center on Saturday to meet their new coaches and more.