BREAKING: 49ers Sign Nick Bosa To Record Contract Extension

BREAKING: 49ers Sign Superstar Pass-Rusher Nick Bosa To Massive Record-Breaking Contract Extension

September 6, 2023, 4:01pm ESTBy Howard Cosmell

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after sacking Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Finally, the San Francisco 49ers have their best player locked up as they enter the start of the 2023 NFL season.

Time was ticking down on the two sides to agree on a deal, but with Sunday’s season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers just days away, the Niners finally handed Bosa the record-breaking offer he was looking for.

According to reports, the deal is for five years and $170-million, with $122.5-million guaranteed. It works out to an average of $34-million per season, making the reigning Defensive Player of the Year the highest paid defensive player in NFL history.

The deal makes Nick Bosa the highest paid defensive player in history – by a wide margin. Holdout is over and Bosa is likely to be ready to play Sunday at Pittsburgh. https://t.co/oFKChL7ANy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 6, 2023

With time ticking down on the season, the #49ers lock in their star who eclipses Aaron Donald's deal at $34M a year. https://t.co/cW4yh3mtyO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 6, 2023

Bosa is coming off his best season since being drafted second overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played in 16 contests, leading the league in sacks with 18.5. Through four seasons, he’s played in 51 games and recorded 43 career sacks.