Matt Peart, a sixth-year vet, started two games as a fill-in lineman last season. He'll look to serve a similar role in 2025.

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.

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 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 ).

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.

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.

The Denver Gazette examines each Broncos position group before the start of training camp later this month. Next up: Offensive line.

SI's Erick Trickel compared the pair's stats through the years: