Nick Bosa indicates Joey Bosa unlikely to return this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Joey Bosa remains a free agent and may not return to the NFL soon, according to his brother Nick Bosa, a defensive end for the 49ers. On the Murph & Markus Show, Nick mentioned that Joey is focusing on golf rather than football, underscoring a lack of intent to come back to the league. Joey, 31, has not achieved double-digit sacks since 2021 and had just five sacks in the last season with the Bills. The uncertainty around his potential return raises questions about whether he is considering retirement or might join a team later in the season.
- •Joey Bosa is currently a free agent.
- •Nick Bosa states Joey is focused on golf.
- •Joey has not had a double-digit sack season since 2021.
- •He had five sacks in the 2025 season with the Bills.
- •Questions remain about Joey's potential retirement or return.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Bosa suggests Joey Bosa won't play this season
"Defensive end Joey Bosa remains a free agent and apparently it's going to remain that way for the foreseeable future. 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said May 28 that his older brother was "working on his golf game" and not thinking about football.
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