Gradually, this has become Nik Bonitto’s home. Just like Fort Lauderdale, where he sprouted enough potential in high school to once tell off Hall of Famer Jason Taylor. Just like Norman, where he bulked a thin frame enough to dominate the edge at Oklahoma.

The Denver Broncos are projected to make some tough moves when it comes to the running back position ahead of the 2025 NFL season, but one decision would simplify those.

The Denver Broncos went 10-7 in 2024 and reached the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2015. The team's defense played a big role in that success, ranking eighth in takeaways (25), seventh in yards allowed (317.1 per game), third in points allowed (18.3 PG) and first in sacks ( 63 ).

The Denver Broncos felt the need to improve their safety room, which led to the addition of Talanoa Hufanga, who comes with some risk. Hufanga pairs well with Brandon Jones, who looked on the cusp of emerging as a star last season, but the risk with Hufanga may come back to bite the Broncos.

Bonitto said his camp and the Broncos are engaged in negotiations on a contract extension, but he isn't sweating the timeline.

After spending three seasons on the practice squad, Broncos backup OL Will Sherman will look to break through to the active roster in 2025.

Luke Wattenberg is set to be a free agent, and Ben Powers is overpaid, and they can get out of his deal after this year. Those reasons are why the Broncos must determine what they have in terms of depth on the offensive line, especially at the interior positions.

Denver Broncos' rookie running back RJ Harvey agreed to a rookie deal that could set a new standard on guaranteed money for late second-round picks.

Despite his small-school film, Meinerz caught the eye of the Denver Broncos, who selected him in the third round (98th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. Fans quickly