49ers Face Pass Rush Gap: Joey Bosa Still Available Despite Family Connection

Posted May 12, 2026

Five sacks, a 79 PFF grade, and a brother already on the roster — Joey Bosa remains unsigned as of May 10, 2025.

'Everybody continues to talk about Joey Bosa simply because he is still available in free agency...Beyond that, there are still questions about who can consistently pressure the quarterback.' — Matt Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area

San Francisco holds available salary cap space heading into the summer, yet Maiocco reports the 49ers show no willingness to raise their price for Bosa — or any free agent — on that basis alone.

Bosa spent 2024 with the Buffalo Bills, appearing in 15 games and recording five sacks after earning more than $13 million.

His 2023 season came with the Los Angeles Chargers, the franchise that defined most of his NFL career before the Bills stint.

Nick Bosa anchors San Francisco's defensive front, making a Joey Bosa pairing the offseason's most discussed what-if at the position.

'At this stage of his career, and now on the wrong side of 30, the biggest question for the 49ers is what he is still capable of producing.' — Matt Maiocco

Maiocco adds that the door probably stays open until Bosa signs elsewhere — but San Francisco's posture on price has not shifted.

CBS Sports analyst Tyler Sullivan notes Buffalo remains a realistic landing spot, given Bosa's familiarity with a Super Bowl-contending roster.

'He had five sacks for the Buffalo Bills last season and could return there if he wants to follow a similar path and join a team with Super Bowl potential.' — Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports

Sullivan also flags the Tennessee Titans — now led by defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and head coach Robert Saleh — as a fit for Bosa in a rotational edge role after their own edge-rusher additions this offseason.

San Francisco's pass rush depth behind Nick Bosa remains the open roster question that keeps Joey Bosa's name circulating in 49ers coverage through the spring.

Until Bosa signs, San Francisco's negotiating window stays technically alive — and every day he remains a free agent extends it.

Just 48 Hours After Being Released by the Patriots, Former Defensive Star Dre’Mont Jones Shocks the NFL by Publicly Expressing His Desire to Join the 49ers — Even Willing to Accept Less Money to Wear Red and Gold
Santa Clara, California — The NFL world erupted Tuesday after veteran defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones publicly linked his future to the San Francisco 49ers afterward nationwide recently. Only forty eight hours after being released by the New England Patriots, Jones reportedly made his intentions toward San Francisco unmistakably clear publicly afterward consistently nationwide recently emotionally. League insiders described the situation as one of the most unexpected defensive storylines of the entire 2026 offseason afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. Rather than searching quietly through free agency, Jones openly declared his admiration for the 49ers organization, coaching culture, defensive philosophy, and championship ambitions publicly afterward consistently nationwide recently. The veteran defender reportedly informed several media outlets that San Francisco represents the perfect environment for the next phase of his NFL career afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently. “I want to compete at the highest level, and I believe the 49ers are built exactly for that kind of football every single week.” “I’ll take less money if that’s what it takes because I care more about winning championships than chasing another paycheck somewhere else.” The comments instantly spread across NFL media platforms, generating enormous reactions from analysts, players, and fans throughout the football world afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. Jones built his reputation through relentless pass rushing energy, interior disruption, physical toughness, and versatility across multiple defensive alignments afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. Across his NFL career, the veteran defensive lineman accumulated thirty seven and a half sacks while appearing in more than one hundred professional games afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently. Although his Patriots tenure ended abruptly, league observers still believe Jones remains capable of making meaningful contributions within an aggressive defensive front afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. That possibility becomes especially intriguing considering San Francisco’s long standing reputation for maximizing defensive line talent under defensive coordinator Robert Saleh afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. Several NFL executives privately admitted Jones could thrive inside San Francisco’s attacking defensive structure alongside elite front seven talent afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. The 49ers continue searching for rotational depth and veteran leadership while pursuing another Super Bowl run entering the highly competitive 2026 season afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. Adding Jones would potentially strengthen a defensive front already featuring several respected veterans and ascending young contributors throughout the roster afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. Inside league circles, many believe Jones values San Francisco’s culture as much as football fit because of the organization’s consistent championship expectations afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. The veteran defender reportedly respects head coach Kyle Shanahan and the demanding competitive environment established throughout the franchise over recent years afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. Meanwhile, 49ers supporters flooded social media after Jones’ comments surfaced publicly, welcoming the possibility of another proven defensive veteran joining the organization afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. One former NFL scout described the potential signing as “a dangerous low risk move” capable of significantly improving San Francisco’s defensive rotation afterward consistently publicly nationwide recently emotionally. If Dre’Mont Jones ultimately signs with the 49ers, the move would reinforce one unmistakable reality throughout professional football entering 2026: San Francisco remains firmly in championship pursuit mode.

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