Joey Bosa to Seattle? Why the Seahawks Might Be His Best Shot at a Ring
Here's the thing: the Seahawks need edge rush depth, and Joey Bosa is still out there. A week and a half into free agency, the pool of legitimate pass rushers has dried up fast. Seattle's focused on re-signing their own stars like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, but with only four draft picks and a month until the 2026 NFL Draft, they can't fill every hole through the draft alone. Enter Bosa, one of the top defensive ends still available. The math checks out.
The Hole Bosa Could Fill
The Seahawks got burned when they decided not to match Cincinnati's three-year, $60 million offer to edge rusher Boye Mafe. That hurt. Last season, Seattle tied for seventh in the league with 47 sacks accounted for. The team thrives when it has a rotation of elite pass rushers who stay fresh and rotate in and out. Right now? That depth is thinner than it should be for a Super Bowl contender.
Bosa had his healthiest year yet last season with the Buffalo Bills. He played and started in 15 regular-season games plus both playoff games. The stats back it up: 29 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks, and five forced fumbles. Yeah, he had some uneven moments, but if he stays healthy, he's a legit top-tier pass rusher. That's the kind of veteran presence that doesn't come around often.
The Clock is Ticking for Bosa
Here's the reality for Joey: injuries have robbed him of time. He missed 41 games due to limited or season-ending injuries during his tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers. Even last offseason with Buffalo, he was recovering from a calf injury. Close calls are all Bosa has gotten. Buffalo came close to the AFC Conference Championship this past season, but four turnovers from Josh Allen derailed their run. He's had chances at a Super Bowl, but they keep slipping away.
Seattle's different. With Sam Darnold under center and weapons like Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed in the passing game, the Seahawks are built to win now. Mike Macdonald's defense needs proven pass rushers. For Bosa, this might be his last real window. The Seahawks might be his best bet to finally get that ring.
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