SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa felt an obligation to be a more vocal leader this year, but after the 49ers star’s season-ending ACL injury, the defensive line will need other members to pick up the slack.The most veteran member of the group is Bryce Huff, who only been with San Francisco since the summer.“I definitely try to lead by example,” Huff said Wednesday. “Just go out and handle my business every day. I feel the need to do what I’ve been brought here to do, and that’s play at a high level.”Coach Kyle Shanahan believes there already is healthy amount of leadership in the defensive line room.“I don’t expect anybody ever to be a leader and do something just different saying, ‘Hey, I have to be more of a leader today.’ ” Shanahan said. “I think Bryce Huff has been a leader since he’s been here. The guy works every day, doesn’t talk a lot, but when he does, people listen. I love how he’s been here, how he does practice, how he plays in games and I expect that to continue.”Originally an undrafted free agent, Huff spent his first four NFL seasons with the New York Jets, three of...
Bryce Huff prepared to lead 49ers’ defensive line in Nick Bosa’s absence
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Follow us on:
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Similar Article Found
49ers confident Mykel Williams will embrace increased opportunity in Bosa's absence
49ers confident Mykel Williams will embrace increased opportunity in Bosa's absence
By David Bonilla
Sep 24, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers will lean on a committee of defensive linemen to fill the void left by Nick Bosa, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. This marks Bosa's second season-ending ACL injury since entering the NFL in 2019 and his...
Read Next
Latest
- 49ers signing former Bengals DE Cam Sample to one-year deal
- 49ers express interest in Texas CB Malik Muhammad ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
- Ex-49ers CB Chase Lucas signing with Buccaneers
- 49ers mock draft roundup: Surprise Round 1 pick could have huge offensive impact
- 49ers celebrate 80 years with anniversary logo and patch
Trending News
-
NBCS Bay Area • Apr 7
-
49ers Webzone • Apr 8
-
49ers Webzone • 10 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 16 hrs
-
Pro Football Talk • Apr 8
-
49ers Webzone • 14 hrs