The bandages already spoke for themselves. For weeks in Dove Valley, Nik Bonitto has wrapped roughly six of his fingers in slivers of white tape. Already, he has played three months in 2025 with a large white club on his right wrist, earned after he slammed his hand into the ground in frustration after the Colts’ walk-off win over the Broncos in Week 2. That one was self-inflicted. Still, tack it on the list.
His body began to break down towards the end of his first 17-game season in 2024, Bonitto reflected back in June. The follow-up hasn’t been any easier.