The Los Angeles Chargers made a surprising move last week, releasing five-time Pro Bowler Joey Bosa and making him an unrestricted free agent as we head into the 2025 NFL season.
By cutting ties with Bosa, the Chargers cleared up $25.36 million in cap space, parting ways with the longest-tenured player in the franchise’s history.
In the 2024 season, Bosa appeared in 14 regular-season games, recording 22 tackles, 5.0 sacks, 13 quarterback hits, and two forced fumbles.
At 29 years old, the star pass rusher will now seek a new home, marking the first time he will explore free agency since being drafted by the Chargers with the third overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Where Will Bosa Land in 2025???
As the 2025 season approaches, speculation is already swirling around where Bosa might sign.
According to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the San Francisco 49ers are the leading contenders to land the star defensive player, with +220 odds.
The potential move would reunite Bosa with his younger brother, Nick Bosa, the 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Here’s a breakdown of the current betting odds…
49ers: +220
Chargers: +400
Lions: +800
Bears: +900
Patriots: +900
Bengals: +1000
Cardinals: +1000
Commanders: +1200
Eagles: +1200
Reports from 49ers insider Tim Kawakami suggest that discussions between Bosa and San Francisco have been promising.
“I’ve heard Joey Bosa and 49ers are having good conversations and this feels like it’s headed toward a deal,” Kawakami reported.
“Nothing is done, but the Bosa brothers want to be together and probably will get there this year. Which likely means this will be a moderate deal plus incentives.”
Joey and Nick Bosa were both dominant forces on the Ohio State defense but never played together in college.
If the odds and reports prove true, the brothers could be reunited in San Francisco, potentially forming one of the most fearsome pass-rushing duos in the NFL by the start of the 2025 season.
As Bosa enters free agency, all eyes will be on where the star defender ends up next.
Do you think it’s a foregone conclusion that Joey winds up in San Francisco with Nick? … Or will a surprise team swoop in and snatch him up???
