Title: Nick Bosa Signs Record-Breaking Contract Extension with the 49ers, Expected to Play in Week 1
Subtitle: 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year agrees to five-year, $170 million deal
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The Santa Clara-based football team, the San Francisco 49ers, announced the signing of star defensive end Nick Bosa to a lucrative five-year contract extension worth $170 million. Bosa’s arrival in the Bay Area on Wednesday night came right after the agreement was reached, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
The surprising news caught even 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan off guard, with the deal being finalized just moments before his scheduled press conference. General manager John Lynch, alongside negotiators Paraag Marathe and Brian Hampton, informed Shanahan of the successful negotiations, visibly excited about the outcome.
Although Bosa set foot on the practice field on Thursday, the official announcement of his contract is yet to be made. This delay is likely due to the careful review of the terms and complex language of the extensive agreement by both the 49ers’ management and Bosa’s representation.
Bosa’s presence on the field demonstrates the resolution of his previously held 44-day contract holdout, allowing him to participate in limited practice and meetings. Bosa and the 49ers anticipate finalizing the contract swiftly to ensure his active role in the team’s Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
As the 49ers exercised Bosa’s fifth-year option for this season, the talented defensive player was set to enter the final year of his initial contract. He strategically held out from training camp, aiming to secure a lucrative long-term extension from the team.
Under the terms of the newly agreed extension, Bosa will remain under contract with the 49ers until the 2028 season. His average salary of $34 million per year surpasses the previous record held by the Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald, making Bosa the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
The signing of this groundbreaking contract highlights the faith and investment the 49ers have placed in Bosa’s exceptional talent and performance on the field. With the deal expected to be finalized soon, football fans can look forward to witnessing Bosa’s continued dominance in the 49ers’ defense for years to come.
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