49ers pass-rush duo ranks fourth among NFL's best for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Nick Bosa and Osa Odighizuwa are ranked as the fourth-best pass-rushing duo in the NFL by Sports Illustrated as the 2026 season approaches. Despite concerns regarding health and depth in the 49ers' pass rush, Bosa's talent is highlighted, having accumulated 62.5 sacks in healthy seasons. Odighizuwa, recently acquired from the Cowboys, has proven to be effective with 23 quarterback hits in each of the last two seasons. The 49ers finished the 2025 season with a league-low 20 sacks and will need their top players healthy to improve this year.
- •Bosa's health is a key concern after a torn ACL in 2025.
- •Odighizuwa has been effective with 23 quarterback hits each of the last two seasons.
- •The 49ers finished the 2025 season with only 20 sacks.
- •San Francisco's depth at edge rusher remains a challenge as the season begins.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers pass-rush duo ranks among NFL's top five for 2026
"The combination of Nick Bosa and Osa Odighizuwa is among the NFL's elite when heathy.
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