How Nick Bosa fulfilled longtime dream with gift to Kris Kocurek in 49ers’ win

SEATTLE — Nick Bosa’s strip-sack and ensuing fumble recovery meant a 17-13 win for the 49ers on Sunday at Lumen Field, but what happened after the play meant even more for the All-Pro defensive end.After pressure from Bosa pushed Seattle Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas into quarterback Sam Darnold, dislodging the ball, Bosa recovered the fumble and ran all the way to the opposite end zone for a celebration with his defensive teammates. NICK BOSA SHUTS THE DOOR pic.twitter.com/pFxGvbk0Oo — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) September 7, 2025 As the pass rusher turned and walked towards the bench area, defensive line coach Kris Kocurek met him on the field. Bosa handed the ball to his long-time coach and then the two embraced for an extended moment before walking off the field together.“I’ve always dreamed of doing that,” Bosa told NBC Sports Bay Area after the game. “It meant a lot to do that for him.” The moment Nick Bosa gave Kris Kocurek the ball after sealing the 49ers’ win pic.twitter.com/dqRaiUGUMy — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) September 8, 2025 Kocurek was has been Bosa’s...