Nick Bosa contract extension standoff: Everything we know so far on 49ers star's grievances
When the San Francisco 49ers officially start their training camp on Wednesday, don't expect star defensive end Nick Bosa to show up.
Bosa is expected to miss the start of training camp as he hopes to accelerate a contract extension with the 49ers. The former first-round pick is entering the final season of his rookie deal, but he wants a new contract.
He did not report to camp and he's not expected to show up before putting pen to paper on a new contract.
So let's digest the situation and what he's looking for in a new deal:
Why is Nick Bosa not reporting to the 49ers' training camp?
Fresh off his first Defensive Player of the Year award, Bosa is entering his prime and justifiably wants to be paid for it.
He's had 34 sacks over the previous two seasons and there's no way not to mention his name whenever there's a discussion about the league's elite pass rushers. He's not as athletically gifted as Myles Garrett, but his technique is second to none in the NFL.
After his excellent rookie season, Bosa suffered a serious injury early in the 2020 season and lost precious time. A new deal now would give him financial securities in case anything unforeseen happens.
How much is he worth?
First, we must remember that he's guaranteed $17.8M this season due to the fifth-year option exercised by San Francisco a year ago, which is a good salary for a pass rusher but not great for an elite one.
While the exact amount will be up for discussion, don't expect him to sign for anything less than the $30 million mark. Remember that Aaron Donald is the only defensive player to ever earn more than that, but Bosa is likely going to cross that mark as well.
A long-term deal, with five or six years, with something in the neighborhood of $32 million per season is a good bet. A six-year, $192 million deal, which would make him the defensive player with the highest-ever salary in the league, is a strong possibility.
For now, the 49ers have to wait. Their superstar is ready to report to camp, but he wants to get the bag first.