The Broncos followed that with extensions for rush linebacker Jonathon Cooper and left tackle Garett Bolles. And this offseason, the biggest moves the Broncos could make might very well be extensions for two players: defensive end Zach Allen and rush linebacker Nik Bonitto.

Holding his season-ending press conference, Denver Broncos general manager George Paton stated Wednesday that the team and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto have yet to begin negotiations toward a potential contract extension, for which Bonitto is eligible this offseason.

After the Broncos’ 31-7 loss to the Bills in the wild-card round on Sunday, here’s a look at which stock improved or declined during the 2024 season.

Denver Broncos rush linebacker Nik Bonitto. The former Oklahoma Sooner turned a massive corner in Year 3, going from being a rotational depth player to a Pro Bowler and All-Pro. Bonitto changed his jersey number (from No.

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates housing a pick-six on a pass thrown by Adonai Mitchell (10) of the Indianapolis Colts intended for Anthony Richardson (5) as Pat Surtain II (2) joins in the fun during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto was visibly upset with how his team's season ended in the first round of the NFL Playoffs. That reaction quickly

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz tries to avoid Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper during an NFL game, Jan. 5, 2025. Browning. The Broncos traded him to Arizona midseason to get a sixth-round draft pick before losing him to free agency.

Not everyone thinks the Broncos should give Nik Bonitto an extension in 2025. Perhaps that’s what he was referring to?

Earlier this month, three Denver Broncos players -- cornerback Pat Surtain, pass rusher Nik Bonitto and returner Marvin Mims -- were elected to the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl. Surtain, Bonitto and Mims were na

At this time last year, George Paton expressed interest in a Patrick Surtain extension. Although it took several months, the Broncos finalized a contract with their top player.

Four Denver Broncos made the PFWA All-NFL team in 2024. The Broncos made the playoffs for the first time in eight years this season, and it was largely in part to individual greatness from many players. Deservedly, the team’s best players have been honored in recent weeks, and those awards may keep rolling in.

A Broncos fan checks off the final thing on her Broncos list in the final minute of the Broncos win over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) The 2024 Broncos produced memorable plays from start to finish.