The Denver Broncos have locked down an emerging star for the long term ahead of the new NFL season.
Denver on Thursday came to terms with edge rusher Nik Bonitto, signing him to a four-year extension reportedly worth $120 million.
A third-round pick in 2022, Bonitto would have been scheduled to hit free agency at the end of the 2025 season.
But the Broncos now have him signed through the 2029 season, rewarding Bonitto for a breakout 2024 campaign.
Bonitto racked up 13.5 sacks in the 2024 season as the Broncos ended a playoff drought that stretched back to their Super Bowl-winning season of 2015 behind a fearsome defense.
The former Oklahoma Sooner also had 24 quarterback hits, 16 tackles for loss and an interception returned for a touchdown to go with four pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
Those efforts saw him named to the Pro Bowl and selected as a second-team All-Pro.
Now, with his future secured, Bonitto will look to pick up where he left off and help Denver seriously contend in the AFC after their Wild Card Round exit last season.
The Broncos host the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the 2025 season on Sunday.
