Andrew Buller-Russ
The San Francisco 49ers have been busy this offseason, adding impact players on both sides of the ball. On offense, potential future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans is the headliner. On defense, it’s Osa Odighizuwa, an $80 million defensive tackle.
Yet, rumors have continued to link the 49ers to an even bigger addition on defense. So, what’s the holdup?
On Sunday, 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed the ever-popular rumors of the 49ers signing Joey Bosa to pair with his brother, Nick, in San Francisco. Only, the GM suggests that the 49ers may not be able to afford him.
“I know Mama Bosa would love that, but I don’t know if we can afford him,” Lynch said, via Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com.
It’s not known what Bosa’s asking price is on the open market. Though since he remains unsigned and hasn’t been officially linked to any team aside from the 49ers, it’s possible his agent is asking for too much. In fact, Lynch’s comments could have even been his attempt at driving Bosa’s market down. Whether it will actually work remains to be seen, but it never hurts to try.
Bosa, 30, spent last season with the Bills, where he recorded five sacks and an NFL-high five forced fumbles across 15 starts. He hasn’t had a double-digit sack season since 2021, yet earned Pro Bowl status in 2024, his final season with the Chargers.
With 77 sacks in 10 seasons, it shouldn’t take long for Bosa to find another opportunity. But as Lynch hints at, he may have to reduce his asking price first.
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