49ers named best fit for this aging defensive star
· Yahoo Sports
With the first big waves of free agency receding, there are still a bevy of players on the open market for teams to pick up for the 2026 season.
The San Francisco 49ers have added some big pieces on both sides of the ball, but could very easily swoop in for some of those veteran playmakers still looking for a new team. One of those players could be veteran edge rusher Joey Bosa, whom ESPN's Bill Barnwell wrote would be a great fit on the 49ers defense alongside his brother, Nick Bosa.
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It's the obvious call, right? The 49ers are a team that's very comfortable taking aggressive swings on talented players with upside, even if that upside comes with injury concerns. They have an opening for a situational pass rusher after Bryce Huff retired Thursday, and Clelin Ferrell and Yetur Gross-Matos are free agents. Bosa would join up with his brother, Nick, who is recovering from the second torn ACL of his pro career. Joey Bosa would be in a part-time role on a 49ers team that should be heavily rotating its edge rushers throughout the season.
The two things to consider here are need and situation. San Francisco does need defensive line help in 2026. As of this writing, the only healthy edge rusher on the roster is Sam Okuayinonu. The younger Bosa, as well as 2025 first-round pick Mykell Wiliams, are both recovering from ACL injuries, and Keion White is recovering from a shooting this winter.
While the elder Bosa is not a pillar of health, he would at least provide a solid floor at the position for the 49ers in 2026. Bosa had five forced fumbles, five sacks, 29 combined tackles, 16 quarterback hits and six tackles for a loss in 15 games for the Buffalo Bills this past season. He previously played nine years with the Los Angeles Chargers.
If the price is right, this is a low-risk, high-reward move for the 49ers.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: NFL free agency: 49ers named best fit for this aging defensive star