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49ers Set Plan After Nick Bosa’s ACL: Bryce Huff, Rookie Mykel Williams to Start

Insurance tied to Bosa’s contract is expected to deliver 2026 cap relief.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 14: Nick Bosa #97 and Alfred Collins #95 of the San Francisco 49ers tackle Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints during the game at the Caesars Superdome on September 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers defeated the Saints 26-21. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 3 win over the Cardinals.
  • Bryce Huff and first-round rookie Mykel Williams are slated to start at defensive end and assume larger pass-rush roles.
  • San Francisco is assessing external options at edge rusher, with reporting indicating no urgency to make a trade before the deadline.
  • An insurance policy tied to Bosa’s deal is projected to free nearly $7 million in 2026 cap space, with some estimates approaching $9 million.
  • The 49ers have about $24.8 million in current cap room and a 3-0 start, with upcoming games against the Rams and Buccaneers expected to inform roster decisions.