49ers' Nick Bosa ranked among top-5 worst NFL contracts for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa has been ranked fourth among the top-10 worst contracts heading into the 2026 NFL season, according to Bleacher Report. After signing a five-year, $170 million extension in September 2023, Bosa's performance has declined, raising concerns about his injury history, including a torn ACL in 2025. His previous season totals dropped significantly, including just 2 sacks in 2025 after 10.5 in 2023 and 9 in 2024. The financial implications of his contract complicate any potential move, as releasing him would incur a nearly $50 million dead money hit after 2026.
- •Bosa's contract includes $122.5 million in guarantees.
- •He suffered a torn ACL in 2025 after declining performance.
- •Releasing Bosa post-2026 incurs almost $50 million in dead money.
- •Bosa's cap hit for 2027 is projected at $54.9 million.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers' star ranked among top-5 worst contracts heading into 2026
"The 49ers' star edge rusher doesn't have a good contract considering his recent performances and injury history.
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