A number of veteran edge rushers remain unsigned at this time. Joey Bosa is among them, and there have been no indications a deal is imminent in his case.
Questions have again been raised this offseason about the possibility of Bosa playing with his brother Nick in San Francisco. As of late March, though, a 49ers signing was not considered likely. That may very well still be the case, but the elder Bosa appears to not be guaranteed to continue his career with any team in 2026.
“Yeah, I think he’s working on his golf game right now,” Nick said about Joey’s plans for the upcoming season (h/t NFL.com). “I don’t think he’s thinking too much about football.”
Several players who are still free agents this deep into the offseason will no doubt remain on the open market until the onset of training camp in July. Bosa could elect to wait until the summer to sign with a team in advance of what would be an 11th season in the NFL. If his brother’s comments about his current mindset are accurate, however, retirement may be receiving at least some consideration on Joey’s part.
The longtime Chargers sack artist will be 31 by the start of next season. Bosa has battled numerous injuries toward the latter stages of his career, although he made 14 appearances with Los Angeles in 2024 and 15 with Buffalo during this past regular season. He also played in both of the Bills’ playoff contests. Having posted at least five sacks in each of the past three seasons, Bosa could be viewed a worthwhile depth addition for any number of teams seeking a veteran pass rush presence.
Alternatively, the former Defensive Rookie of the Year could weigh the possibility of hanging up his cleats. Bosa has played on two separate contracts averaging at least $20MM per season. In all, he has amassed roughly $156MM in career earnings. It will be interesting to see if Bosa turns his attention toward preparation for the season with a particular team during the summer or if he stays on the open market through to the start of the campaign.