49ers DE Nick Bosa drops to No. 8 in 2026 edge rusher rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers ranks eighth in ESPN's 2026 NFL edge rusher rankings, falling from fifth in 2025. Bosa's performance was hampered last season due to a torn ACL sustained in Week 3, causing him to miss the remainder of the year. The drop in rankings reflects his limited playtime as the 49ers struggled with a pass rush that recorded just 20 sacks, the lowest in the league. The rankings were determined through votes from league executives, coaches, and scouts, with seven players ahead of Bosa in the top 10.
- •Nick Bosa ranked eighth in ESPN's 2026 edge rusher rankings.
- •He fell from fifth place in the previous year.
- •Bosa missed the entire 2025 season after a torn ACL.
- •The 49ers' defense registered the fewest sacks in the NFL last season.
- •Seven players, including Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons, rank ahead of Bosa.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers DE Nick Bosa slips in NFL edge rusher rankings for 2026
"ESPN released their 2026 NFL edge rusher rankings from executives, coaches and scouts, and 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa fell from last year.
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