Nick Bosa's Million-Dollar Pursuit in the NFL

Nick Bosa, a star defensive player for the San Francisco 49ers, aims to secure a historic contract.

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He is striving to surpass Aaron Donald's $31 million annual average salary (APY), potentially becoming the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

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Bosa incurred over a million dollars in fines during his contract holdout in the training camp and pre-season.

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The 49ers have the option to waive these fines since Bosa is still on his rookie deal.

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Nick Bosa was the 2nd overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and has made a significant impact in his short career.

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Bosa's contributions go beyond sacks, as he has 106 quarterback hits, 56 tackles for a loss, and 8 forced fumbles in his career.

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His exceptional performance has established him as one of the NFL's dominant defensive players.

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Bosa's pursuit of the highest-paid defensive player title is generating considerable interest in the league.

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