The San Francisco 49ers beat the regular-season deadline with just days to spare. On Wednesday, the 49ers and their star defensive end, Nick Bosa, agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension that includes $122.5 million guaranteed, per ESPN. This new deal makes Bosa the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
The 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was holding out in hopes of a new deal. Now, he has one. Bosa’s new contract has an AAV of $34 million. Previously, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was the highest-paid defensive player with a contract that carried an AAV of $31.66 million.
In 16 games played last season, Bosa recorded 51 combined tackles, two forced fumbles and a league-leading 18.5 sacks. He also led the league in QB hits with 48, and tied for second in tackles for loss with 19.
As for Bosa’s availability in Week 1, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says he doesn’t how many snaps Bosa could take but indicates he expects him to play.
“I know he’ll come in shape,” Shanahan said. “I know he’ll be good. We’ll be smart with it and it’ll be based off the next 2.5 practices.”
This is a developing story.
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Author: Jordan Dajani
September 6, 2023 | 4:05 pm
