Nik Bonitto’s extension saga with the Denver Broncos remains ongoing as he nears the end of his rookie deal. Denver has publicly prioritized re-signing him, but the sides are weighing timing, injury security, and market dynamics in a league-wide edge rush crescendo sparked by record deals for Watt and others. Bonitto himself believes the market favors him, aided by solid communication with his representation and the Broncos, who see him as the next extension target after Allen and Sutton. The timeline is deliberately patient, with competing pressures from Week 1 leverage and the season’s start just ahead. A bone spur briefly sidelined Bonitto, but he returned to full activity and demonstrated disruptive burst, adding to the case that he could command a strong contract if he continues ascending into 2025. The broader backdrop is a market where younger pass-rushers with recent success can push the price higher, potentially impacting Denver’s decisions on Sutton, Payton, and the rest of the defense’s long-term plans.