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.

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.

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.

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)

2024 was quite a season for 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. 42 to ...

They’re well deserved, and [I’m] excited for the opportunity those other may have as alternates,” Sean Payton said of Denver’s Pro Bowlers.

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

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, guard Quinn Meinerz, punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. and cornerback Pat Surtain II were named to the Pro Football Writers of America's All-NFL team. All four players were also named to the organization's All-AFC team.

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.

Here is a breakdown of how Denver stays in playoff contention with a strong offseason plan. Running back: The Broncos are unlikely to re-sign Javonte Williams after the fourth-year running back struggled to gain traction last season (513 yards rushing with four touchdowns).

How Broncos will Attack Free Agency, Nik Bonitto Contract ExtensionThe Denver Broncos rebuild is ahead of schedule. Winning 10 games and making the playoffs with a rookie quarterback has put the Broncos on the fast track.