Joey Bosa Restructures His Deal To Stay With Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) has restructured his contract to remain with the team, according to sources. Both Bosa and All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack restructured their deals this offseason in order to stay together for at least one more season. The 28-year-old Bosa was scheduled to make $22 million in 2024 and $25.36 million next year. While Bosa is one of the best pure pass-rushers in the NFL, staying healthy has made him a disappointment for fantasy managers that have invested in the defensive lineman in IDP formats. The former third overall pick by the Chargers in 2016 out of Ohio State missed the last seven games in 2023 due to a foot injury and has only played 14 games in the last two years due to injury. If he can stay healthy for a full season, both he and Mack could do some serious damage on opposing quarterbacks.
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Chargers are open to dealing several veterans on the roster, including linebacker Joey Bosa. The 28-year-old was drafted No. 3 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, he's totaled 321 tackles, 67 sacks, and 15 forced fumbles. However, Bosa's production has been capped because of numerous injuries along the way, most recently limiting him to just 14 regular season games since the 2022-23 campaign. Undoubtedly, there will be more than a few teams interested in trading for him. There's also a chance the Chargers will cut him in the next week before he would be eligible to earn a $7 million roster bonus. Either way, Bosa will find a new team quickly, but his fantasy outlook for 2024-25 mostly depends on whether he can remain on the field.
Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot), who remains on Injured Reserve due to a foot sprain, will not play in the Week 17 divisional contest against the Denver Broncos. Bosa returned to practice last Thursday but did not play in last Saturday's loss to the Buffalo Bills and won't return this weekend, either. The Bolts are officially eliminated from playoff contention and probably won't feel compelled to bring the 28-year-old Bosa back for their Week 18 regular season finale next Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has not played since Week 11. If he doesn't play again this year, Bosa will finish with 20 tackles, 6.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in nine games in 2023. Even though the Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson for the next two games, the Chargers defense/special teams unit won't be on the streaming radar during championship weeks in fantasy.
Los Angeles Chargers All-Pro pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot) had his 21-day practice window opened on Thursday and was listed as a limited participant in practice, but he was also officially ruled out from playing in the Week 16 contest against the Buffalo Bills this Saturday. Bosa can now practice with the team but must be officially activated from Injured Reserve in order to play in either of the team's final two regular season games. With the Bolts 2023 season over, they are not going to rush the 28-year-old back into action. The former third overall pick in 2016 has made four Pro Bowls in his eight seasons in the NFL, but he's been pretty injury-prone as well, playing in only 14 games the last two years combined. The former Defensive Rookie of the Year has 6.5 sacks, 20 tackles (14 solo), six tackles for loss, eight QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in nine games played this year.
Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot), who has missed the last four games while on Injured Reserve due to a foot sprain, was at practice on Tuesday working off to the side with a trainer in shorts and a T-shirt. Bosa is eligible to return from Injured Reserve this week, but it remains to be seen if the Bolts will actually open up his 21-day window, let alone officially activate him from IR in time for him to suit up in Week 16 this Saturday against the visiting Buffalo Bills. The oft-injured 28-year-old isn't going to be rushed back at the very least, though, with the Chargers firmly out of playoff contention and having already lost star quarterback Justin Herbert (finger) for the rest of the year. In IDP fantasy leagues, Bosa is still worth stashing, but you're running out of time to use him in 2023.
Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a foot sprain early in the Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The four-time Pro Bowler is now required to miss at least the next four games. With the Chargers sitting at 4-6, they'll likely need to stay in the playoff hunt for it to make sense to activate Bosa. The earliest he can come back is for the Week 16 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, which could have playoff implications.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley told a reporter on Monday that defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) is now likely to be placed on Injured Reserve with a sprained foot that he suffered early in the Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The team still does not know if Bosa will be able to return this season, but he'll at least have to miss four games if he goes on IR. The 28-year-old pass-rusher was crying into a towel while being carted to the locker room on Sunday, so we had some idea it was a pretty serious injury. All things considered, it's relatively good news it wasn't something like a torn Achilles. Still, the Bolts defense might not have their most explosive pass-rusher the rest of the way. Stay tuned for more details on a more specific timeline for Bosa.
Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot) left the Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers early in the first half on Sunday and was quickly ruled out, but X-rays came back negative on his foot. It doesn't appear to be an Achilles injury and is most likely a foot sprain, but it remains to be seen if he'll be healthy enough to suit up for the Bolts' Week 12 contest versus the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday night. Bosa will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to see exactly how long he might be out. The 28-year-old appeared to be crying into a towel while being carted off the field on Sunday, but his injury might not be a season-ender. Khalil Mack will see more double teams on LA's defensive line if the oft-injured Bosa is forced to miss any time.
Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot) was carted to the locker room on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers early in the first quarter and looked upset and appeared to be crying into a towel. The Chargers haven't officially ruled him out yet, but that's likely to be the outcome. It would be a tough break for the Chargers if Bosa, their best pass-rusher, has to miss significant time moving forward. If he is unable to return, it will be good news for quarterback Jordan Love and the Packers offense at Lambeau Field. Before getting hurt, Bosa was unable to record a single tackle. We'll keep a close eye on Bosa's status and update you if he's officially ruled out. UPDATE: Bosa is questionable to return.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The superstar pass rusher popped up on the injury report on Thursday due to an illness. It looks like Bosa is feeling better now and has no injury designation heading into Sunday's game. His presence will be a huge upgrade to the Chargers defense. This season, Bosa has 19 tackles and 6.5 sacks through seven games.
