Nick Bosa becomes highest-paid defensive player in NFL history
December 21, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco 49ers fans can finally exhale.
The 49ers and Nick Bosa resolved their contract dispute by reaching agreement on a new deal.
The contract is for $170 million over five years, with $122.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The contract makes Bosa the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
Source: Nick Bosa has agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers, including $122.5 million guaranteed, by a wide margin. It will make him the highest-paid defensive player in history. pic.twitter.com/bRm6S9Eemf
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 6, 2023
Bosa had been holding out throughout training camp in hopes of a deal. The Niners maintained confidence that a deal would be reached; it was just a matter of agreeing to terms.
Bosa was seeking to become the highest-paid defensive player in the league. Prior to his deal being agreed to, it was Aaron Donald who held that honor at $31.7 million per year. Bosa is set to average $34 million per year.
Bosa is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. He had 51 tackles, a league-leading 18.5 sacks and 48 quarterback hits last season.
The Niners expect to have Bosa available for their Week 1 game on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
