The Denver Broncos‘ impressive defense led the NFL with 63 sacks during the 2024 season, setting a new franchise record.
Broncos outside linebackers Nik Bonitto (13.5 sacks) and Jonathon Cooper (10.5 sacks) became the team’s first double-digit sack duo since Von Miller (14.5) and Bradley Chubb (12.0) in 2018.
Not far behind were defensive linemen Zach Allen (8.5) and John Franklin-Myers (7.0). Denver also got solid productive from backup rotational pass rushers Jonah Elliss (5.0) and Dondrea Tillman (5.0).
The Broncos had 16 different players record at least a half-sack in 2024, which helps explain how they ended up leading the league with 63. Here’s a look at all of Denver’s individual sack totals from the 2024 season.
Broncos 2024 sack leaders
- Nik Bonitto: 13.5
- Jonathon Cooper: 10.5
- Zach Allen: 8.5
- John Franklin-Myers: 7.0
- Jonah Elliss: 5.0
- Dondrea Tillman: 5.0
- Justin Strnad: 3.0
- Malcolm Roach: 2.5
- Cody Barton: 1.5
- D.J. Jones: 1.0
- P.J. Locke: 1.0
- Ja’Quan McMillian: 1.0
- Devon Key: 1.0
- Jordan Jackson: 1.0
- Drew Sanders: 1.0
- Eyioma Uwazurike: 0.5
Bonitto, Cooper, Allen, JFM and Ellis are all under contract for 2025, so the Broncos should be able to continue appling heavy pressure next season.
