Nick Bosa got that bag!
The San Francisco 49ers and superstar defensive end Nick Bosa have agreed on a five-year, $170 million contract extension that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, according to a Wednesday report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
ESPN is also reporting that $122.5 million of the extension is guaranteed.
When compared with other defensive players, Bosa’s $34 million salary eclipses the $31.7 million that Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald unlocked. The guaranteed $122.5 million figure also beats out the $80 million mark that Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt achieved.
Bosa’s extension comes before the Sept. 10 regular season-opener when the Niners take on the Steelers, meaning he could be available to play for San Francisco.
It took 43 days after training camp opened for the 49ers and Bosa to get the extension…
