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Week 1 of NFL free agency was absolute chaos. Deals were flying in left and right, with trades, surprise signings, […]

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Week 1 of NFL free agency was absolute chaos. Deals were flying in left and right, with trades, surprise signings, and roster shakeups happening faster than fans can refresh their timelines. The Bay Area is feeling that same buzz as the San Francisco 49ers get to work on reshaping their roster for the 2026 season.

San Francisco has already been active on the open market, bringing in veteran wide receiver Mike Evans to bolster the offense while also reuniting with linebacker Dre Greenlaw. The front office added more depth up front as well, signing offensive linemen Vederian Lowe and Brett Toth to strengthen the trenches. But it hasn’t just been about additions.

The 49ers have also seen several departures as the organization continues to recalibrate the roster and get its salary cap in order heading into the new season. And now, the latest move out of Santa Clara involves a major decision from the front office regarding star pass rusher Nick Bosa. San Francisco 49ers restructure Nick Bosa’s contract Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported on X that the 49ers have reworked Nick Bosa’s contract, freeing up $17.

172 million in cap space for the 2026 season. Despite the restructure, Bosa is still set to earn $23. 18 million this year, while his 2027 cap hit now balloons to a massive $54,866,753.