Nick Bosa is now the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player.
The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year agreed to a record-breaking contract extension on Wednesday with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal is worth $170 million over the next five years and includes $122.5 million in guaranteed money, per multiple reports.
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
The $34 million annual average in Bosa’s new contract is more than $2 million per year more than the Los Angeles Rams are paying Aaron Donald, who was previously the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player.
Bosa’s record-breaking contract extension comes after a dominant 2022 season in which he recorded a league-high 18.5 sacks. With 34 total sacks over the past two seasons while also being an elite run defender, Bosa has established himself as the NFL’s best defensive end. He is entering his fifth year in the league and is now under contract with the 49ers through the 2027 season.
The former Ohio State defensive end did not participate in training camp or any preseason games for the 49ers as he held out for a new contract, but Bosa is expected to participate in the 49ers‘ season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday now that his contract has been finalized.
