"60M cheaper than Micah holy cook": NFL fans react as Nik Bonitto signs $120,000,000 contract to become Broncos' highest paid non-QB 

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The Denver Broncos agreed to a four-year extension with outside linebacker Nik Bonitto on Thursday. The deal is valued at $106 million in base and bonus compensation, with a ceiling of $120 million, including a $70 million guarantee. This makes Bonitto the highest-paid non-quarterback in Broncos history.

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ESPN insider Adam Schefter shared the news through his X account.

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Fans on social media drew comparisons to Micah Parsons, who became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after signing a four-year, $188 million extension with Green Bay.

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"60 mill cheaper than Micah holy cook," a user commented.
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Bonitto is coming off a breakout 2024 campaign. He earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors after posting 13.5 sacks (third in the NFL), 48 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 24 quarterback hits and scoring twice off turnovers.

The Broncos also made two other major extensions this year. In July, Courtland Sutton signed a four-year, $92 million deal with $41 million guaranteed. Zach Allen followed in August with a four-year, $102 million contract with nearly $70 million guaranteed.

Nik Bonitto back on the field after foot procedure

Nik Bonitto returned to practice two weeks ago following a minor procedure to remove a bone spur from the top of his foot.

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On Aug. 15, coach Sean Payton confirmed Bonitto had undergone surgery.

"He had a little spur on the top of his foot," Payton said.
"… His is something that we just had done. We knew that he was going to miss this week. He'll be up and at it next week. He's been fantastic. The days he's missed has been (from) this simple bone spur in a unique spot on the top of the foot. It's not weight-bearing. He went ahead and had it done. I think three stitches."

Bonitto is in line to start in the Broncos' season opener against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

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