Wednesday marked a fascinating day in the NFL ahead of free agency, with the Seattle Seahawks releasing Tyler Rocket and giving wide receiver DK Metcalf permission to seek trade.
But it wasn't the only move to make news on the West Coast. Wednesday evening brought that word Los Angeles charger was releasing veteran pass rusher Joey Bosa. Bosa has been battling injuries in recent seasons, but he has recorded five bags before the season and remains a horrifying presence on the edge.
The move has more than $25 million in cap space. Chargerhowever, that also means an attractive pass rush will be available.
There are seven teams to join the Bosa business.
8. New Orleans Saints
The move to New Orleans is a kind of reunion for Bosa.
The Saints recently hired Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator. He coached Bosa during his tenure as the Chargers head coach. Pass rushers are also a need for New Orleans. Because both Chase Young and Payton Turner are in free agency (and Tanok Pasanyon is in an invalid year on his current contract).
Yes, the saint's financial situation is confusing and the numbers may work. However, given your familiarity with Staley and Edge's needs, New Orleans is a landing worth seeing.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay drafted defensive linemen in the first round of the 2021 and 2023 draft, but Jo Trion Show Inka is probably heading towards a free agency, and the Carryacancy is perfect for damaging along the interior. Veteran Shaquil Barrett only played two games last season, so he needs a pass rush across from Yaya Diaby. Anthony Nelson is also an unlimited free agent and a rotation player.
Bosa makes the ideal fit as she can help young players like Diaby learn to rush passersby and give the Bucks a pass rush as they play with leads in the NFC South next year.
Bosa is from Fort Lauderdale, so Tampa Bay may feel more home than the rest of the team.
6. Chicago Bears
Ryan Pauls have a big start this offseason.
Already this week Chicago Bears The general manager made a pair of moves to rebuild the offensive line in front of Caleb Williams, dealing with linemen Jonah Jackson and Jotony. These moves fit well with the vision of new head coach Ben Johnson, whose tenure in Detroit has been marked by the Lions, who have one of the best offensive lines in football.
Adding Bosa will quickly improve Chicago's pass rush. Combining him with Montes' sweat gives the Bears two pass rushes that can generate pressure from the edge.
5. Cincinnati Bengals
Trey Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks before the season.
The rest of the team was matched at 18.5.
Complicating the matter is the fact that two of these bags have just come out the door due to Sam Hubbard's decision to retire from the NFL at the age of 29.
The defensive line is a popular pick for the Bengals in this season's mock draft, with the consensus mock sending Mississippi defensive tackle Walter Noren to Cincinnati. But we also need the edge, especially as the Bengalis lose Hubbard. Adding Bosa gives Cincinnati the option to deal with the inside of the defensive front with a Noren-like pick in the first round, while addressing that need.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
Howie Roseman and Philadelphia Eagles Regarding the tweets.
The defending Super Bowl champions made the news this week, bringing Saquon Barkley and Zach Boun into a new contract. However, the Eagles are set to lose talent along the line of defensiveness. Brandon Graham, who is reportedly restructured his triceps in Super Bowl Lix, is expected to retire, with both Josh Sweat and Milton Williams set to hit free agency.
With a particularly big sweat, Roseman was able to consider replacing some of his productions next season with a deal with Bosa.
3. Green Bay Packers
Packers Here we are Bosa's sleeper team considering your favorite body type along with Edge Defender. They finished 26th in ESPN's pass-rush win percentage and needed to help boost the outer pass-rush after the group didn't show up in playoff losses. Bosa fits perfectly into their athletic profile and although he is not the most athletic and talented at this stage of his career, he is technically skilled and skilled enough to win outside through pure will and techniques.
The Packers don't actually have many free agents on the defensive line, so finding a spot for Bosa's rotation will be the task, but Bosa is in the stages of his career where the man in the spinning pass rush is his role and the Packers can use all the help they can get.
2. Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions He lost pass rushing Aidan Hutchinson in mid-October to a season-ending leg injury.
He still led the team with 7.5 at Sacks.
That speaks to the lack of pass-rush options in Detroit, outside of Hutchinson. The Lions are hoping to reclaim their previous first-round picks and begin the 2025 season, but this is a priority for general manager Bradhomes this offseason.
Bosa will be a wise investment for the Lions, even at this point in his career.
1. San Francisco 49ers
The moment Bosa News was announced, San Francisco 49ers It came to mind.
There is a good reason.
Such a move combines Bosa with his brother Nick. The two have never played together in the NFL or in the college, but they have long hoped to line up on the same defensive line in the league. It may be happy that the older Bosa brothers willing to accept a home town discount to sign with San Francisco.
Additionally, the 49ers depth on defense could keep the entire season fresh, and reduce the risk of injuries that recently stumbled him in order to make the old bossa a more spinning player.
