Nick Bosa faces crucial season with 49ers after knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Nick Bosa enters the 2026 NFL season with significant questions surrounding his performance following his third knee surgery. After a 2025 season limited to three games due to an ACL tear, Bosa's production has diminished since his Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022. With a $54.9 million salary-cap hit in 2027 looming, Bosa needs to prove his ability as a top edge rusher. San Francisco's playoff aspirations depend partly on Bosa's health and performance, particularly with a new defensive coordinator at the helm. The 49ers look to him, along with teammates Fred Warner and George Kittle, to lead the charge for a successful season.
- •Bosa was the No. 2 overall pick in 2019.
- •He has five Pro Bowl selections and 2022 DPOY honors.
- •Limited to three games in 2025 due to injury.
- •New defensive coordinator Raheem Morris joins the team.
- •Bosa's 2027 cap hit is the largest for any defensive player.
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