US EditionNick Bosa's Hall of Fame Chances Fade Away as Season-Ending Injuries Mount
The 49ers' defense ranks third in points allowed, but losing Bosa to an ACL tear may impact their top-five pass defense and prompt trade considerations, coach Shanahan said.
- On September 22, Nick Bosa tore his ACL, ending his 2025 season; the 49ers confirmed he will need surgery.
- During the Week 3 game, the San Francisco 49ers suffered Nick Bosa's ACL injury against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday after a 3-0 start amid multiple roster issues.
- Known for elite production, Nick Bosa has 74 1/2 sacks and 280 pressures since 2019, earning five Pro Bowl seasons and 19.5 sacks over his past two campaigns.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers coach, said the team won't rush trades and will seek options that make sense, while media named Trey Hendrickson and Leonard Floyd as trade targets amid limited internal replacements.
- If rehab goes to plan, the recovery timeline nine to 12 months means Bosa could return by the 2026 preseason despite a second September ACL tear, though analysts say it imperils his Hall of Fame prospects.
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49ers try to move on after losing star pass rusher Nick Bosa to a season-ending knee injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with a string of injuries early this season that have forced them to play without stars such as George Kittle and Brock Purdy.
49ers Strongly Urged to Sign Former Cowboys, Jets Veteran
On September 22, the San Francisco 49ers suffered a huge blow as Nick Bosa tore his ACL, ending his season. The announcement reverberated throughout the league, with many urging the team to explore trades to make up for the loss of their elite pass rusher.While the 49ers could look at the trade market, San Francisco could look at free agents that they could bring in and not give up any draft picks. As a result, if the front office decides to go …
49ers confident Mykel Williams will embrace increased opportunity in Bosa's absence
The San Francisco 49ers will lean on a committee of defensive linemen to fill the void left by Nick Bosa, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. This marks Bosa's second season-ending ACL injury since entering the NFL in 2019 and his third ACL injury since high school. San Francisco revamped its defensive front this offseason. One of the newcomers is first-round draft pick Mykel Williams, a versatile de…
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