and the negotiation could drag into September, but this is how the 49ers do business. They might take all offseason to get the deal done, but they always get it done before the deadline of the regular season opener. So don't fret.
But Bosa had a down season by his standards in 2023. He recorded 10.5 sacks -- his lowest total for a full year since 2019. Recently, he said not attending the offseason workout program affected his pass-rush technique negatively. But the 49ers' star players generally don't play their best the season after negotiating extensions with the 49ers deep into the summer.
Fred Warner signed his extension in July of 2021, and then had a mediocre season by his standards, earning a 75.2 grade from Pro Football Focus and missing the Pro Bowl.