The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2025 offseason with $43 million in cap space per OverTheCap. This number will obviously go down after cuts, contract restructures, and extensions. Yet, general manager John Lynch should still have the ability to be active on the free agent and trade market to upgrade the roster.
In fact, there is a possibility to add a star defender in free agency, according to the latest speculation. Chargers star pass-rusher Joey Bosa is a prime cut candidate this offseason. Despite being healthier than he has been in the previous two seasons, Bosa didn't make as big of an impact as he did earlier in his career. He is set to make $36 million next season and the Chargers can create around $25 million in cap space by cutting the Pro Bowler.
This gives the 49ers a chance to acquire the 29-year-old and unite the Bosa brothers. In fact, their mother is already preparing for that possibility.
Mama Bosa has ideas 👀
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NFL Rumors: Nick Bosa and Joey Bosa May Unite in San Francisco
On Instagram, Joey and Nick Bosa's mother, Cheryl, posted an edited photo of the two players wearing a 49ers jersey. They have previously stated a desire to play together on the same team at some point in their careers. It's hard to imagine a better time than this offseason to make that happen.
The Chargers may try to trade Bosa but that will be a challenge due to the financial constraints. Perhaps the 49ers will be willing to give up draft capital in a potential trade to ensure that they acquired Bosa.
Nick Bosa, on the other hand, has been playing at a higher level than his older brother. Last season, he put up nine sacks, 24 QB hits, and 15 tackles for loss in 14 games, once again establishing himself as one of the best edge defenders in the league.
In 2024, Leonard Floyd lined up opposite Bosa. The 32-year-old showed age-related decline as he finished with a career-low 53.5 PFF grade, ranking him 102nd among 119 eligible edge defenders in the league. Even with his injury concerns, Joey Bosa would be a major upgrade over Floyd and should be a serious consideration for the 49ers front office.