The Los Angeles Chargers announced Wednesday that they released pass rusher Joey Bosa after nine seasons with the team.
This move creates $25.3 million in salary cap space, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bosa had a $12.3-million roster bonus due Wednesday of next week.
Bosa now becomes one of the more notable available edge rushers with free agency just around the corner. The NFL’s negotiating window opens March 10. The San Francisco 49ers – who roster Joey’s brother, Nick – could be a landing spot, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. This would be a pretty fun landing space for the Bosa family.
Joey Bosa recorded 22 tackles (five for loss), 13 quarterback hits, five sacks, and two forced fumbles in 14 games last season. The 29-year-old has struggled to stay healthy since entering the NFL, having played just two full seasons. When he is healthy he is truly great. The issue is just keeping him on the field for a full season.
He was drafted third overall in 2016 and took the NFL storm, starting his career with two 10-plus-sack seasons, including a career-high 12.5 in 2017.
However, Bosa hasn’t recorded double-digit sacks in a season since 2021 and appeared in only 28 games over the past three years. The 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year leaves the Chargers with 72 career sacks in 107 game appearances.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on Youtube
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