Bills free agent Joey Bosa still lingers as 49ers loom

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Bills free agent Joey Bosa still lingers as 49ers loom

Bills free agent Joey Bosa still lingers as 49ers loom

What's going to happen with Bosa in free agency?

Bills free agent Joey Bosa still lingers as 49ers loom

What's going to happen with Bosa in free agency?

As the NFL offseason continues to unfold, one of the biggest names still lingering on the free-agent market is veteran pass rusher Joey Bosa. After spending the 2025 season with the Buffalo Bills, the 30-year-old edge rusher remains unsigned—and all eyes are now turning to a potential reunion with his brother Nick in San Francisco.

Bosa is part of a deep crop of established veterans—alongside the likes of Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel—who are taking their time this offseason. And honestly, why rush? These players know that the right opportunity will come. They can afford to be patient, monitoring rosters and cap situations to find the best fit for their next chapter.

Bosa’s 2025 campaign in Buffalo was a mixed bag, but it had its highlights. He appeared in 15 games, leading the league with five forced fumbles while notching 5.0 sacks. That kind of disruptive ability doesn't go unnoticed—even if the Bills appear ready to move on. Buffalo has already signed Bradley Chubb and drafted Clemson’s T.J. Parker, effectively solidifying their edge rush depth.

That's where the San Francisco 49ers come in. The connection is obvious: Joey would get the chance to line up alongside his brother Nick, one of the league's premier defensive ends. And the 49ers have the financial flexibility to make it happen. According to Spotrac, San Francisco leads the NFL with over $67 million in available cap space. On paper, it's a perfect match.

But so far, the 49ers haven't pulled the trigger. Like many teams, they're playing the waiting game—assessing needs, evaluating younger talent, and letting the market settle. Will they eventually make a move for Bosa? Or will another franchise swoop in to land the veteran pass rusher?

It's one of the most intriguing storylines left this offseason. And for fans looking to gear up for the season ahead, this is the kind of signing that could shift the balance of power in the NFC—and make for some must-watch football come fall.

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