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Amid such a need, ESPN's Bill Barnwell linked the 49ers to Buffalo Bills free agent Pro Bowl edge rusher, Joey Bosa, as an "obvious" fit. Bosa could link up with Nick Bosa and form a fun brother pass-rushing duo next season if this deal happens.
Amid rumors of joining his brother with the 49ers, Joey Bosa's mother weighed in on his potential landing spot in NFL free agency.
The San Francisco 49ers have been active in free agency as they reshape their roster ahead of the 2026 season. The team added veteran wide receiver Mike Evans and brought back linebacker Dre Greenlaw, while also trading for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to strengthen the...
Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Niners did a simple restructure to clear $17.2 million against their 2026 cap. Pelissero added that Bosa will still earn the $23.2 million he was originally owed for the upcoming season. The 49ers are now up to $42.4 million in cap space after the move.
As Vic Tafur of The Athletic writes, the 49ers' biggest need is a pass rusher. With Huff's surprise retirement, the need became even greater. The 49ers don't just need another pass rusher to pair with Nick Bosa; they need depth at the position as well.
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Pairing Hendrickson with superstar edge rusher Nick Bosa would instantly give San Francisco one of the most feared pass-rush duos in the entire NFL.