49ers Sign Nick Bosa to Massive 5-year, $170 Million Extension becoming Highest-Paid Defensive Player

Good news for football fans! Nick Bosa, who is the current NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has ended his holdout. He's signed a big contract with the 49ers. The contract is worth $170 million for five years, with $122.5 million guaranteed. This makes him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, earning $34 million per year. This is even more than Aaron Donald from the Rams, who was the highest-paid before.

Bosa didn't participate in the team's training camp or the preseason games. He wanted a new contract after having a great season in 2022. To make sure he stayed healthy, he trained by himself while waiting for the contract negotiations to finish. It took longer than expected, even surprising his coach.

The 49ers' head coach, Kyle Shanahan, thought Bosa would return to the team before the preseason ended in late August. However, they didn't reach an agreement until just a few days before the 49ers' first regular-season game against the Steelers.

Coach Shanahan mentioned that they're not sure how much Bosa will play in the upcoming game. They want to be careful and make the decision based on the next practices. But he made it clear that Bosa will definitely play in the first game. He even joked that Bosa would have to be out of shape to miss it.

Nick Bosa has been performing exceptionally well in the last two seasons, despite recovering from a major injury in 2020. He's been a sack machine, with 34 sacks, 40 tackles for loss, and six forced fumbles. He earned an All-Pro selection and the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022. This new contract reflects his outstanding performance.

The 49ers have always known how important Bosa is to their team. They rely heavily on their defense, and Bosa is their best defender. The only question was when they would reach a deal, and now we have the answer. Bosa is back, and he's ready to hit the field for the 49ers soon.