There is some drama brewing in the City by the Bay. Seattle’s arch rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, are likely to be without their star defensive end Nick Bosa for training camp. The 49ers and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year have been working towards a contract extension, but the two sides appear to be far off.
#49ers GM John Lynch tells reporters that star edge rusher Nick Bosa is not expected to show up, meaning he’s a holdout and subject to fines. The two sides have been attempting to hammer out a long-term deal, but until they do, Bosa likely stays away.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2023
Bosa was drafted No. 2 overall in the 2019 NFL draft and has proven to be every bit the franchise caliber player he was billed as. In his four years in the NFL, Bosa has made the Pro Bowl three times. The lone exception was 2020 when he tore his ACL in Week 2.
Last year alone, Bosa terrorized opposing quarterbacks to the tune of 18.5 sacks. In his six career games against the Seahawks, Bosa has brought down Seattle signal callers five times.
As fun as it is to fantasize a world where Bosa is no longer playing for the 49ers and against the Seahawks, this hardly means he won’t be suited up come fall. He is a cornerstone of San Francisco’s ferocious defense and a core member of a team desperate to win a Super Bowl before their shrinking window finally closes. It is safe to assume the two sides will eventually come to terms on a massive extension to keep the Ohio State alum in Santa Clara.
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