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Reports: 49ers Star Nick Bosa Suffers ACL Tear, Out for Season

Reports say the ACL tear ends his season, prompting reliance on young defenders alongside roughly $7 million in cap relief.

Overview

  • Multiple U.S. outlets report Bosa tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, reversing initial postgame optimism.
  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan had said it did not initially appear to be the ACL, with further testing required after the game.
  • Bosa was hurt in the first half of a 16–15 win over Arizona, exited after a sideline evaluation and signaled a thumbs-down to fans.
  • ESPN reporting cites an insurance policy that could provide about $7 million in salary-cap relief tied to the injury.
  • The setback would be his third major knee injury and comes as San Francisco leans on younger defenders, with other key players recently sidelined.