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Kyle Shanahan likely hopes a deal between the San Francisco 49ers and star pass rusher Nick Bosa gets done before Wednesday. That will give the head coach three full practices to evaluate the defensive end's readiness for the season. Bosa has been holding out since July 25, when the team reported to training camp.
With the Niners' season set to kick off on Sunday, time is running out for Bosa to prepare for the Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
There haven't been many updates on the contract talks as both sides seek to keep the negotiation details private. Last week, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that the two sides are likely trying to bridge a gap of about $4 million per year, the difference between being the highest-paid edge rusher and the highest-paid non-quarterback of all time.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport provided a minor update on where things stand between Bosa and the 49ers.
"There is no deal yet for Nick Bosa," Rapoport said Monday on NFL Network. "And I would say, similar to [Chiefs DT] Chris Jones, maybe without quite the amount of urgency, until there is a significant breakthrough, I do not expect Nick Bosa on the field for the San Francisco 49ers.
"And this really isn't a question of, is he going to be the NFL's highest-paid pass rusher? It sounds to me like they're already there, already past [Steelers edge] T.J. Watt. That's not really what this is about. T.J. Watt, of course, at $28 million on an average per year basis. This is about how close to [Rams DT] Aaron Donald's $31 million and change does he get, or does he get over that?
"It is a Monday, today. Tomorrow's Tuesday. And then Wednesday starts the game week. ... And if he is not there Wednesday, obviously, it would not bode well for him being able to participate in this week's game. If there is anyone whose resolve you should never doubt, it is someone with the last name of Bosa. We will see if the 49ers and Bosa, who all want this done, we'll see if they're able to make it happen."
Last week, Shanahan was asked if he has any deadline date in mind where it would be too late to play Bosa against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"I don't," Shanahan responded. "I've never had to make that decision before, and I won't make that until I see him. I mean, I'm gonna do everything I can [to see] that he plays against Pittsburgh, but I can't make that decision until you see a guy, you see him out there.
"Hopefully, we get a chance to get him into practice next week, and if he is, that'll make it a much easier decision for us."
Bucky Brooks identifies biggest challenge for Kyle Shanahan as 49ers seek Super Bowl return
By David Bonilla
May 15
The San Francisco 49ers are on a mission to rebound from their February Super Bowl defeat, eyeing a return to the NFL title game and aiming to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the season's end. What stands as their greatest hurdle in achieving this goal? Is it the Kansas City Chiefs, who claimed victory over them in the Super Bowl and will face them again in a Week 7 rematch? Or is it the challenge of overcoming adversity, such as injuries?
According to Bucky Brooks, it's actually something else entirely. The NFL analyst believes that the biggest challenge facing the 49ers this season will be refocusing after the heartbreak of their
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen spoke to reporters during the team's rookie minicamp. Here is everything he had to say.
Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff.
Opening comments:
"Good to see you guys. I'm excited. Go ahead, you can ask questions. We just got out of walk-through with our rookies. It's pretty cool to have those guys here."
When an offense takes a look at your defense, early in the season, what do you want them to see? What is going to be the identity of your defense?
"I want them to see that we're still the standard of what we've always been, an attacking defense that plays fast. We play violent, we play with speed
Ian Rapoport on how the 49ers view their Brandon Aiyuk situation
By David Bonilla
May 13
To say there was a lot of speculation surrounding San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk heading into the 2024 NFL Draft would be an understatement. Many believed a trade involving the team's leading receiver from last season might be in the works.
In the end, Aiyuk remained on the 49ers' roster once the draft concluded, indicating a likelihood of him staying with the team at least through the upcoming season. San Francisco remains committed to negotiating a long-term deal for the fifth-year wideout.
Last week, Ian Rapoport joined NFL Network and was asked for an update on the Aiyuk situation. The
Biggest contract in 2025: 49ers' Brock Purdy or Cowboys' Dak Prescott?
By David Bonilla
May 17
The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up to secure their franchise quarterback with a significant contract next year. When that happens, Brock Purdy will become one of the NFL's highest-paid players—potentially even the highest-paid.
However, sports commentator Rich Eisen predicts that Purdy's reign as the highest-paid player won't last long. When asked who will earn the highest average salary starting in 2025, Eisen explained that while Purdy might initially hold the top spot, Prescott's deal will eventually top it.
"Oh, it's going to be Dak Prescott," Eisen said. "Absolutely, it's going to be Dak Prescott. ... Purdy is going to wind up the number one paid quarterback in the NFL. And I just don't think he will be by the end of the day because Dak,
