The Los Angeles Chargers witnessed Joey Bosa bring relentless energy for nine seasons. He’ll play his 10th elsewhere, as the Chargers released Bosa Wednesday ahead of the start of NFL free agency.
The franchise confirmed the five-time Pro Bowler is no longer a Charger. But the Instagram account sent a four-word message to their longtime pass rusher and defensive captain.
“Thx for everything, Joey,” the caption reads with a blue heart.
The 29-year-old Bosa will be free to sign anywhere for the first time in his lengthy NFL career. Although Bosa’s rumored departure surfaced back in February six days after the Super Bowl.
He leaves the Bolts tallying 343 total tackles, 252 solo stops, 87 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 72 sacks.
Fans sound off on Chargers’ Joey Bosa decision
Bosa rose to popularity among Bolt fans. He delivered 23 combined sacks through his first two NFL seasons. Bosa delivered two more double-digit sack campaigns in 2019 and 2021.
There were Charger fans, though, who saw this move coming. One took to X to share their blunt take.
“Joey Bosa will be a Charger for life, but this move made sense and needed to happen,” the fan shared. “Injuries and lack of production have hindered him the past few seasons. Chargers need to focus on bringing Khalil Mack back.”
Another fan acknowledged how difficult the decision became for the Chargers. But understood the salary cap ramifications behind Bosa’s move.
“Joey Bosa’s release is certainly surprising, but the Chargers made a tough decision considering their salary cap situation,” the fan shared on X. “It will be interesting to see which team he joins next and how the Chargers strengthen their defensive line.”
Meanwhile, numerous San Francisco 49ers fans began to post their hope to see Bosa play alongside his famed brother Nick in the Bay Area. Some fans had hoped to see both Bosa brothers play on the same team since February.
The Chargers are saving $25.36 million by releasing Bosa, per team insider Kris Rhim of ESPN. Now a youth movement really begins in the trenches for the Bolts under head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz.
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