The news came as a bit of a surprise, as he is one of the best at his position in the NFL. However, the Los Angeles Chargers made the risky decision to part ways with Joey Bosa, who will wear a different uniform starting next season. According to rumors, the talented linebacker has already chosen his next destination.
Although nothing is confirmed yet and the main parties have yet to comment, the former Ohio State player is reportedly seriously interested in joining his brother Nick with the San Francisco 49ers, and playing together for the first time on the same professional team.
The news was reported by Tim Kawakami of @sfstandard, who, through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, provided more details regarding Joeyâs interest in joining Kyle Shanahanâs team and becoming part of the NFC West.
âMeanwhile, Iâve heard Joey Bosa and 49ers are having good conversations and this feels like itâs headed toward a deal. Nothing is done, but the Bosa brothers want to be together and probably will get there this year. Which likely means this will be a moderate deal + incentives,â Kawakami reported via @timkawakami.
Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field for their game against the Detroit Lions at Leviâs Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.
If Joeyâs arrival to the 49ers is finalized, it will be a matter of negotiating who will ultimately keep the number 97 on their jersey, as both brothers have worn it since their arrival in the NFL.
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What can be expected with the potential arrival of Joey Bosa?
Although nothing is concrete yet, the reality is that the arrival of a talent like Joey Bosa could significantly boost a roster. This is especially true for the Bay Area team, who finished last in their division last season and are urgently looking to turn the situation around.
It would be the first time that both Joey and Nick play together on the same team, at least professionally. They had played together at St. Thomas Aquinas in high school, but their paths never crossed in college football at Ohio State, as the brothers have a two-year age difference.
The goal of improving the campaign for the 49ers
A negative record of six wins and eleven losses was the final result of a poor campaign for Kyle Shanahanâs team. A franchise with such history and significance canât afford those statistics once again, which is why the main goal heading into the 2025 NFL season is to improve their results.
To achieve this, itâs crucial to strengthen the roster in the best way possible and create a positive environment for Brock Purdy to develop his game. So far, the certainty of Deebo Samuelâs departure and the potential exit of Brandon Aiyuk are the most notable losses in San Francisco.
Itâs expected that the quarterback will secure his continuity in the short term, as well as George Kittle, one of the key stars on the offense. If Joey Bosa joins, things will definitely need to start improving for the 49ers.
