There is nothing quite like brotherly love.
The NFL has seen a number of brothers dominate in the league. More often than not, it comes while playing on different teams, such as Travis and Jason Kelce, or Trevon and Stefon Diggs.
Nick and Joey Bosa are another example of siblings playing at the highest level. The defensive ends are two of the best at their position, with Nick acting as a threat off the edge on the 49ers, while Joey patrols the defensive line with the Chargers.
While both attended Ohio State, the two didn't get the chance to play alongside each other in college. Joey left the Buckeyes in 2015, and Nick didn't enroll in the university until the next year. With their respective NFL careers taking them to different destinations, the Bosas haven't had the chance to line up on opposite ends of the trenches ... yet.
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The Bosa's mother, Cheryl, is trying to manifest a reality where her two sons each are sharing the same uniform. She took to social media Monday night, making a plea for Joey to team up with Nick on the 49ers.
Cheryl Bosa manifesting for her sons to play together for the 49ers on her IG story 👀 pic.twitter.com/pVCUsJkFzq
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) March 11, 2024
It's not the first time the family has hinted at a potential union between the two. In March of 2023, Nick discussed the topic, and said that if the two shared the same defensive line, "it might break the NFL."
So what are the chances of it actually happening? While in the past it was highly unlikely due to the high cap hits for both, it may come to fruition this offseason.
NIck isn't going anywhere. He just signed a massive extension last offseason with San Francisco, making him the highest-paid defensive player in the league. He has played an integral role in the 49ers' success the last few seasons, including the team's run to Super Bowl 58 in February.
As for Joey, his future in Los Angeles is a bit foggy at the moment. The Chargers overhauled the front office and coaching staff, with a new regime in place that is headlined by head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz. Bosa has one of the largest contracts on the team, but he has been riddled by injuries the last two seasons, playing in just 14 games between 2022 and 2023.
The 49ers probably wouldn't be able to pry the older Bosa brother away from the Chargers via a trade, as it would cost quite the package to land the linebacker. However, if Los Angeles were to cut Bosa, who has a potential out in his deal for 2024, it would give him the chance to sign with any team.
San Francisco would undoubtedly take a run at him. The team will lose five members of the defensive line this offseason — Randy Gregory, Chase Young, Javon Kinlaw, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Kevin Givens. If Joey were to take a cheaper deal, the four-time Pro Bowler could have the chance to team up with his younger brother to show just how dangerous the duo could be on the same line.
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Nick Bosa contract details
- Total value: $170 million
- AAV: $34 million
- Guaranteed money: $122.5 million
Bosa agreed to terms with the 49ers on a new contract just before the start of the 2023 NFL season. He is netting a cool $170 million over the course of the five-year contract, with $122.5 million of that guaranteed.
His deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $34 million per year, the largest AAV for a defensive player in history. He surpassed Aaron Donald, who previously held the record with an AAV of $31.7 million per year. They are the only two defenders ever to have an AAV exceeding $30 million.
Joey Bosa contract details
- Total value: $135 million
- AAV: $27 million
- Guaranteed money: $102 million
Joey doesn't quite make as much as his younger brother, however, he still earns a pretty penny. Bosa signed a five-year, $135 million deal in 2020, which carries an average of $27 million per year. He also is guaranteed $102 million on the deal.
With his high AAV, it makes him one of the highest-paid defensive players in 2024, slotting in at No. 6 behind Nick, Chris Jones, Aaron Donald, T.J. Watt and Christian Wilkins.
