Getting Bonitto back in practice with time to ramp up for the start of the season is key for the Broncos, who took a massive leap defensively last season. With Bonitto's breakthrough fueling the unit, the team went from 27th in points allowed the year prior to third in 2024.

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto has missed a joint practice with Arizona after having a bone spur removed from his foot.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton quashed any notion that star outside linebacker Nik Bonitto isn’t practicing because of his contract status.