Broncos' Sean Payton Provides Injury Update on All-Pro Pass Rusher Nik Bonitto
Nik Bonitto, coming off a career-high 14 sacks, limped off the field at Broncos practice. Here's what Sean Payton had to say.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton provided an injury update on defensive end Nik Bonitto following practice on Tuesday. The star pass rusher had been limping off the field with an apparent leg injury and was escorted to the locker room by two medical trainers. This news came as a shock to fans and analysts, as Bonitto had not missed a single game over the past two seasons.
With just over a week remaining until the Broncos' first preseason game, concern immediately arose about his availability. However, Payton assured the media that Bonitto would be fine, putting the fans' minds at ease. Bonitto, a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has proven to be one of the Broncos' finest acquisitions. Over the past two seasons, he has compiled an impressive 27.5 sacks, earning Pro Bowl honors both years and second-team All-Pro honors last season.
His impressive performance has resulted in more sacks than several other top defensive players in the league, including Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, Will Anderson Jr., Aidan Hutchinson, and T.J. Watt. At just 26 years old, Bonitto is a young defender with immense talent and potential. Any missed time would have been a significant setback for the Broncos' defense; however, it appears that situation may have been avoided.
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