Kyle Shanahan Confirms Nick Bosa’s Return as 49ers Agree to Lucrative Extension

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday the two clans have found common ground and Bosa is on his way to rejoin his teammates. Shanahan no longer needs to imagine his defensive unit without its best element.

“You try not to think about it too much since it’s not really in your control. You let the process happen, the pilot acknowledged. As we approached the weekend, I had grown used to the idea of ​​playing without him. If I had let my thoughts drift from one scenario to another, I would have been miserable. So I prepared myself without him.

“It’s a big bonus to have him. We are obviously very excited.”

Shanahan hinted that one would have to see Bosa with a “beer belly” and “in bad shape” to pass him by. But he added that it was not in “Bosa’s DNA”.

“We’ll see when he gets here,” added the instructor. I know Nick will be in good shape. I know it will be good. We will be smart with the situation, the decision will depend on the next two training sessions.

This new contract in time for the first match gives a big boost to a team that enters the season with championship hopes.

The news became public just before practice on Wednesday. Several players found out when linebacker Fred Warner spread the word by running and shouting in the locker room.

“I would be lying if I said it wasn’t a concern because he’s a huge contributor to what we do as a defense and the way we play,” tackle Trent Williams said. It’s not like anyone else gets hurt. He is the defensive player of the year. You miss these kind of players. I know there’s a mentality in this league that the next player has to take over, but with Nick, that principle doesn’t hold.”

Historically, the 49ers have rewarded their stars. They’ve given big overtime to tight end George Kittle, Warner and receiver Deebo Samuel the past three summers. The situation was more complicated with Bosa.

The ESPN network first reported a five-season, $170 million extension, with $122.5 million guaranteed. The annual average of $34 million is ahead of Los Angeles Rams tackle Aaron Donald’s $31.7 million.

Bosa earned this new deal with 18.5 sacks last season. He has 43 in his career, in 51 games.

2023-09-07 01:33:56
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