March 27, 2026, 11:30 a.m. PT
The bulk of free agency is over as teams shift into preparing for the 2026 NFL draft, but that doesn’t mean signings will cease. Every team still has holes to fill, and the draft won’t be able to solve every issue.
The San Francisco 49ers are no different, and they could find some solid options in the waning weeks before the first round of the draft begins. And while they may still use the No. 27 pick on their biggest needs, free agents who could answer some roster questions are also available.
One of those is edge rusher Joey Bosa, who most recently played for the Buffalo Bills after a long stint with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Athletic’s Saad Yousuf connected Bosa to the 49ers as a top fit, and not just because of the family ties to younger brother Nick.
Bosa had a bit of a resurgence last year in Buffalo, playing in 15 games, his most since 2021. He also made an impact, tallying five sacks and leading the league with five forced fumbles.
The 49ers need edge rusher depth. Badly. The younger Bosa, as well as 2025 first-rounder Mykell Williams, are battling back from ACL injuries, fellow edge rusher Keion White is recovering from a gunshot wound and the rest of the unit either left in free agency or are still unsigned. The only healthy true edge rusher left is Sam Okuayinonu, who had three sacks in 2025.
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Bosa, who will be 31 in July, isn’t a cure-all for the 49ers’ pass rush concerns. He would be a solid stopgap option for a team that needs a stable floor heading into 2026. This also wouldn’t prevent San Francisco from taking an edge rusher early in the draft.