Joey Bosa likely to retire after 10 NFL seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Joey Bosa, a free-agent edge rusher, is more likely to retire than play in 2026, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bosa's potential move to the San Francisco 49ers has faced financial obstacles, with general manager John Lynch indicating they cannot afford him. Although there's interest in a reunion with his brother Nick, Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed doubts about signing Bosa. Once a top player, injuries have plagued Bosa's career, leading to inconsistent performance, including only one sack during the latter half of the last season.
- •Bosa is more likely to retire than to sign with a team.
- •Financial constraints prevent Bosa from joining the 49ers.
- •Bosa missed significant games due to injuries throughout his career.
- •He had a declining sack production in recent seasons.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Bosa’s NFL career might be over after 10 seasons
"ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed that Joey Bosa is more likely to retire than play in 2026.
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