Los Angeles Chargers informed the five-time pro bowl defensive end Joey Bosa that they will release him on Wednesday.
Loaders will reportedly save $ 25.36 million against their wage state, so they can go out and make other features elsewhere next week when the free agency period opens.
Although it makes financial sense, it is difficult for the organization and the fan base to see the third overall choice from the NFL draft in 2016 after what he has contributed to chargers since that election.
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Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Joey Bosa, #97, talks to the media after the team’s OTA practice on May 22, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, California. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Bosa won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year that season after collecting 10.5 sacks, 41 combined tackles and a forced fumble, and quickly cemented himself as one of the best young pass Rushers in the NFL.
In nine seasons, when the healthy ones, Bosa has been one of the most threatening edge rushers in the game, and a total of 72.0 sacks, 343 combined tackles (156 for loss) and 17 forced fumbles. His 72.0 sacks are the second most in franchise history.
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However, health has been a problem for Bosa. He has not played a whole season at Gridiron since his Pro Bowl campaign in 2021, which was also the last time he collected double-digit sacks in one season.
In 2022, Bosa led a Grade 3 -light tear that required surgery and held him out until week 17. He played only five games that season and did not have good harm luck the next year, playing in only nine games after spraining his right foot in week 11 against Green Bay Packers. He was later placed on the wounded reserve after it continued to torment him and he missed the rest of the season.
Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Joey Bosa, #97, responds to Jacksonville Jaguars during a Wild Card play game at Tiaa Bank Field. (Mark J. Revilas-usa Today Sports)
Bosa did a little better in 2024, played 14 games and a total of 5.0 bags, 22 combined tackles and two forced fumbles. However, he still treated problems with wrists, back and hip all year round.
With Bosa released, there are no longer any players on chargers who used to call San Diego home.
As for what is coming next, it will be interesting to see what the veteran can get in the open market. In terms of teams, California stay and playing with his younger brother, Nick Bosa, on the San Francisco 49ers could be appealing to the 29-year-old.
Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Joey Bosa, #97, during the first quarter against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Preferred Pictures)
While Bosa departs, chargers could also be without Khalil Mack, which is a pending free agent. The position group will be very different if both players go elsewhere in 2025, where Tuli Tuipulotu and Bud Dupree are the top guys under contract.
