The San Francisco 49ers are rebuilding their roster after a disappointing 2024 NFL season, in which Kyle Shanahan’s team fell short of expectations and missed the playoffs. In the coming hours, a former Los Angeles Chargers star could join quarterback Brock Purdy for the upcoming season.
Last season, San Francisco finished with a 6-11 record, placing last in the NFC West and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Key players like Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Jordan Mason, Trent Williams, and Mitch Wishnowsky suffered injuries that impacted the team’s performance. In this context, adding a new star could be a positive step toward improvement.
After being released by the Chargers, the 49ers are the favorites to sign standout linebacker Joey Bosa, who could join San Francisco as a teammate of quarterback Brock Purdy. According to Mike Florio of NFC, head coach Kyle Shanahan’s team could have a strong chance of becoming the next destination for the 29-year-old player.
Possible Bosa family reunion at the 49ers
This possible addition of Joey Bosa to the 49ers would allow him to reunite with his younger brother, Nick Bosa, who has been a key piece of the 49ers’ defense since joining the NFL. Their mother, Cheryl Bosa, has publicly expressed her support for this potential family reunion.
Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers during warm up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
The 49ers have already lost Deebo Samuel
San Francisco is looking to use the offseason to bolster its roster after the loss of key players like Deebo Samuel, who joined the Washington Commanders and quarterback Jayden Daniels. “I think this is one of the best possible fits for me, where I can go in and help a team,” he said.
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At the same time, Samuel sent a message to his future teammate Daniels. “I started watching Jayden (Daniels) because of (Brandon) Aiyuk, that’s like his best friend. We used to chill, watch LSU games, and I knew he was going to be a stud. I’m just ready to match the energy and get to it. I got a feeling this season is about to be one of those special ones,” Samuel said about QB Daniels.
