Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto underwent a simple operation to remove a bone spur, but the star is expected to be back by next week.

The Denver Broncos were without one of their top players in practice this week as second-team All-Pro outside linebacker Nik Bonitto recovered from a procedure to remove a bone spur on his foot. Coach Sean Payton said Thursday in his post-practice media availability that Bonitto aims to return to the field next week and could see action in the preseason game against the Saints on Aug.

Denver Broncos Pro Bowl outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has not practiced this week because he had a bone spur removed from a foot. Broncos coach Sean Payton said Thursday that Bonitto had surgery to remove a spur and that it has kept the linebacker out of training camp practices over the past three days,