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Outdoors linebacker Nik Bonitto and the Denver Broncos reached settlement Thursday on a four-year, $106 million extension that features $70 million assured, Athletes First introduced.
The deal might be value as much as $120 million if Bonitto reaches incentives within the contract negotiated by agent Tory Dandy, sources instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The deal makes Bonitto the best paid non-quarterback in Broncos franchise historical past.
Nik Bonitto indicators a 4-year, $106M extension with the @Broncos making him the highest-paid defensive participant in Broncos historical past ‼️🐴
Deal negotiated by @ToryDandy of Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/vr7mfZXajy
— Athletes First (@AthletesFirst) September 4, 2025
It is the third main extension reached by the Broncos with a key participant this offseason. Defensive lineman Zach Allen (four-years, $102 million) and broad receiver Courtland Sutton (4 years, $92 million) had earlier agreed to extensions with the Broncos.
Bonitto, 25, had a career-high 13.5 sacks final season and earned his first Professional Bowl choice. He has 23 sacks in three seasons with the Broncos, who chosen him within the second spherical of the 2022 draft.
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