Chargers release star defensive end Joey Bosa

this Los Angeles Charger Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa told them he would be released on Wednesday.

The chargers will reportedly save $25.36 million on their salary cap, allowing them to go out and make other moves elsewhere when they are open during free agency next week.

While financially meaningful, it is hard to see the organization and fan base 2016 NFL Draft Since choosing, pursuing his contribution to the charger.

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Los Angeles Chargers guard Joey Bosa, #97, spoke with the media after an OTA exercise at the Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, California on May 22, 2023. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Bosa wins The AP defensive rookie of the season quickly consolidated himself as one of the young pass stormtroopers in the NFL after collecting 10.5 sacks, 41 tackles and an enforced turnover.

In nine seasons, Bosa has been one of the most sinister marginal players in the game when healthy, pulling 72.0 sacks, 343 tackles (156 losses) and 17 forced turnovers. His 72.0 sack is the second largest sack in franchise history.

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But for Bosa, health has always been a problem. He hasn’t played a full season on the grill since the 2021 Pro Bowl, and it’s the last time he’s collected double-digit sacks in one season.

In 2022, Bosa Green Bay Packers. He was placed in an injured reserve game after he continued to stalk him later, and he missed the rest of the season.

Los Angeles Chargers guard Joey Bosa, #97, reacted to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a wildcard playoff game at Tiaa Bank Field. (Mark J. Redlas – America’s today’s movement)

Bosa has performed much better in 2024, playing 14 games, with a total of 5.0 sacks, 22 tackles and 2 forced turnovers. However, he still deals with wrist, back and hip issues throughout the year.

With the release of BOSA, there are no more players on the charger calling San Diego to go home.

As for what happens next, it’s interesting to see what veterans can get in the open market. As far as the team is concerned, staying in California with the San Francisco 49ers playing with his younger brother Nick Bosa may attract the 29-year-old.

Los Angeles Chargers guard Joey Bosa played against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in the first quarter. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn image)

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When Bosa sets out, the charger may also not have Khalil Mack, who is a pending free agent. If both players travel elsewhere in 2025, Tuli Tuipulotu and Bud Dupree are both top figures on the contract, the position group will be very different.

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