New Headline: Nick Bosa Joins 49ers as Trade Deadline Approaches!
The 49ers now have some extra room for maneuver to potentially pair the two brothers.
Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC defensive end Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers (left) with brother and AFC linebacker Joey Bosa during the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The 49ers need to add at the defensive end position in the wake of the surprise retirement of Bryce Huff, and they have been touted as a potential destination for Joey Bosa in free agency. On Saturday, it was reported that the 49ers made a move with Nick Bosa that could help facilitate the signing of his brother.
Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media , the 49ers performed a simple restructure of the younger Bosa’s contract. That clears $17. 172 million of cap space for 2026, though the 2019 second overall pick is still due $23.
18 million in the coming season. His cap number for 2027 is now $54. 866 million.
San Francisco was regarded as a potential landing spot for Joey Bosa last offseason before he signed with the Buffalo Bills. Available again this year after finishing 2025 with five sacks and 54 pressures — 24th among edge defenders with at least 100 pass rush snaps, per PFF — Spotrac gives him a market value of $13. 7 million per year.