Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Nick Bosa, a three-time Pro Bowler and the reigning defensive player of the year, has agreed to the terms of a record-breaking contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
He racked up 18.5 sacks in 2022, and he is now being paid like the elite pass rusher that he is. On Wednesday, Bosa agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension, according to ESPN.
The historic deal makes Bosa the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history by a considerable margin. Pittsburgh Steelers star edge rusher T.J.
Watt signed a four-year, $112 million extension last year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Nick Bosa, a three-time Pro Bowler and the reigning defensive player of the year, has agreed to the terms of a record-breaking contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images/File) San Francisco exercised the fifth-year option on Bosa in 2022.