Joey and Nick Bosa haven’t played together since 2012, when they were teammates at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. With Joey now a free agent after being cut by the Chargers, there is growing speculation that he could join Nick on the San Francisco 49ers. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, playing together in San Francisco is a real possibility for the Bosa brothers.
The idea of Joey joining the 49ers has gained traction not only among analysts but also within the Bosa family. Their mother, Cheryl Bosa, expressed on social media her desire to see her sons playing on the same team again. The two had previously been standouts at Ohio State, but their college careers never overlapped as Joey left for the NFL before Nick’s freshman season.
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The 49ers have approximately $35 million in salary cap space, giving them the financial flexibility to pursue Joey. While he was originally set to earn $25 million on his old contract with the Chargers, he is unlikely to receive that much in free agency. However, San Francisco has the resources to offer a competitive contract and provide something no other team can—the opportunity for Joey to play alongside his younger brother.
Although the 49ers have a strong case for signing Joey, other teams will also be interested in acquiring the talented pass rusher. Given his pedigree and past success, he is expected to receive multiple offers in free agency. However, if the 49ers are willing to make a solid financial commitment, the appeal of reuniting with Nick could be a deciding factor in Joey’s next move.
