San Francisco 49ers Defensive Linemen Celebrate Nick Bosa’s Record-Breaking Contract Extension
Santa Clara, Calif. – The San Francisco 49ers’ locker room was filled with jubilation on Wednesday as it was announced that defensive star Nick Bosa had agreed to a five-year contract extension worth a record-breaking $170 million. The deal, which will pay Bosa an average of $34 million per season, instantly brought a boost of confidence and levity to the team.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan, who was prepared to face questions about Bosa’s contract negotiations, couldn’t hide his smile when the news broke. When asked how many snaps Bosa would play in the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Shanahan jokingly replied, “How many snaps are in the game?” He went on to express his confidence in Bosa’s dedication to his diet and workout routine, stating that the defensive end would have to arrive with a beer belly to miss the game.
Linebacker Fred Warner, who had the privilege of delivering the news to his teammates, expressed his excitement over Bosa’s return. “I was ecstatic,” Warner said. “You should have seen me screaming earlier.” The entire locker room quickly joined in on the celebration, rejoicing in the return of their star player.
Bosa’s absence during his contract holdout allowed other defensive ends such as Clelin Ferrell and Drake Jackson to get valuable practice repetitions. It is likely that Ferrell will start opposite Bosa in the upcoming game against the Steelers.
Left tackle Trent Williams, who has a tradition of postgame locker room summits with Bosa, expressed his relief at the return of his teammate. “As laid-back and monotone as he seems, he’s a big part of this locker room,” Williams said. “A lot of people really follow him. We learn a lot from him as far as how to treat your body, the dedication, the eating right, the sleeping right. He’s one of those guys that you really need in the locker room.”
The signing of Bosa’s record-breaking contract has undoubtedly left the 49ers’ locker room brimming with excitement. As receiver Brandon Aiyuk put it, “We’ve got a full squad now.”