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Bonitto agreed to terms Thursday on a four-year, $106 million contract extension with the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Bonitto's deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in franchise history and reportedly includes $70 million guaranteed. It's a massive investment in the 2022 second-round pick, who compiled totaled 48 tackles, 13.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception in 2024 en route to earning his first Pro Bowl nod. He should be viewed as a high-end IDP option at linebacker heading into his fourth NFL season.

Vera-Tucker is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his torn triceps in coming days, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Vera-Tucker suffered the triceps injury during practice Tuesday, and after receiving a second opinion, he determined that surgery was the best course for treatment. The 2021 first-round pick will now have missed significant time in three of his first five years in the NFL; he previously suffered a season-ending triceps tear to his opposite arm in 2022, and he missed 12 games in 2023 due to a torn Achilles. Joe Tippmann had been penciled in to start at center this season, but he could slide over to Vera-Tucker's spot at right guard for Sunday's opener versus the Steelers, which would clear the way for Josh Myers to fill in at center.

Vera-Tucker is believed to have suffered a torn triceps injury that will result in his indefinite placement on IR, and likely prove season-ending, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The starting right guard suffered the injury during a one-one-one drill at practice. Vera-Tucker also previously suffered a torn right triceps in 2022, as well as a torn Achilles in 2023, but he started 15 regular-season games last year in what was a career-best campaign. His loss is now a significant blow for the Jets. Backup guard Xavier Newman could bump into the starting lineup as a result, but New York could also opt to move one of Joe Tippmann or Josh Myers from center over to right guard for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Nailor (hand) returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since Aug. 14, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

It's not clear how much Nailor was able to do in practice, but this is a positive sign for his chances to play in Week 1. More should be known on his status when the Vikings start releasing official practice reports Thursday ahead of Monday's game at Chicago. Nailor could take on an increased role early in the campaign with Jordan Addison set to miss the first three weeks while suspended, but the acquisition of Adam Thielen may limit his upside,

Van Ginkel (undisclosed) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time in front of reporters since Aug. 7, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Van Ginkel, who had 79 total tackles and a career-high 11.5 sacks last season, was seen in street clothes at practice most of August. It's not clear if he'll be ready for Week 1, but more should be known when the Vikings start releasing official practice reports Thursday ahead of Monday's game at Chicago.

Robinson (illness) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday.

Robinson's status for the team's season opener Sunday versus the Rams is now up in the air as he battles an illness. The 29-year-old signed with the team in March and is expected to serve as the backup left tackle behind rookie second-round pick Aireontae Ersery.

Jackson (tailbone/blood clots) was a full participant at the Rams' practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson has been working his way back from both a tailbone injury and blood clots, the latter of which he was diagnosed with in June. The offensive lineman now appears to be on track to start at left tackle in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Texans.

Puni (knee) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Puni is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered Aug. 16, but his ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a good sign for his chances to play in Week 1. The 25-year-old will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's regular-season opener in Seattle. If he can't go, Connor Colby and Drew Moss are both candidates to draw the start at right guard versus the Seahawks.

Morris (concussion) wasn't listed on Seattle's injury report Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Morris suffered a concussion during the team's preseason loss to the Packers in August but is now healthy again. The 2023 fifth-round pick is expected to serve as a backup defensive end and will likely contribute on special teams as well once the regular season begins.

Bartch (elbow) was a full participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bartch suffered an elbow injury at practice in mid-August, but he now appears to be set to be ready to go for Week 1. The 27-year-old will start at left guard in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks.