Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for an obscene gesture against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15, according to multiple reports. Bonitto made the gesture after

Dec 19, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) drops back to pass as offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) provides coverage against Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Nik Bonitto is the NFL’s first player since J.J. Watt (2014) with double-digit sacks and multiple TDs in a season. Watt won DPOY in 2014.

The league announced Saturday that safety Brandon Jones was fined twice for $28,138 for actions in Denver's 31-13 win last Sunday over Indianapolis and that outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for obscene gestures.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has seemingly thrust himself into the conversation for NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto is playing himself into the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year.

The Broncos linebacker, a candidate for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, once competed against future NBA players like Deandre Ayton.

A three-and-out led to a 61-yard Marvin Mims Jr. punt return to set the Broncos up in the red zone. Nix, who ultimately threw three touchdowns and three interceptions on the night, found a wide open Nate Adkins for Denver’s first lead at 17-14 with 13:58 to go. Then Bonitto and the defense slammed the door shut.

The NFL fined him $19,697. Last week, Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto did it, capping his return of an intercepted backward pass to the house with a backward dive into the end zone and a hand on his crotch.

The interception/fumble recovery for a touchdown by Nik Bonitto was a thing of beauty,” Karl Mecklenburg wrote.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-13 in a defensive masterclass. After Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson scored on the ground early, the Denver defense clamped down, only allowing 13 total points and snagging five takeaways.

A look at whose stock improved or declined after the Broncos’ 34-27 loss to the Chargers on Thursday at SoFi Stadium.