Could the 49ers look to unite the Bosa brothers?

Could Joey Bosa come out of retirement to join his brother Nick with the 49ers? Larry Krueger thinks San Francisco may at least consider reaching out as it looks for help on the edge.

The Krueg Show Pod host and former NFL scout joined Sactown Sports’ The Drive Guys to discuss the 49ers’ trade for wide receiver Keenan Allen and the team’s remaining options after the deadline.

Krueger said San Francisco could use another pass rusher, and pointed to Joey Bosa and Leonard Floyd as potential free-agent targets.

“There is Joey Bosa, if you want to call him up,” Krueger said. “I don’t know what his appetite is to come out of retirement.”

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 14: Joey Bosa #97 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Krueger didn’t say the 49ers had contacted Bosa or that a reunion was likely. But with Nick back on the field after missing several weeks with a calf strain, the possibility of adding his older brother gives San Francisco another name to consider as it pursues a Super Bowl run.

Nick Bosa’s return against the Raiders was not a dominant one, but Krueger urged patience. He recalled Bosa’s performance against the Rams in Australia, when he was particularly effective against the run, and said the layoff likely contributed to some rust in his latest game.

“He’s going to command double teams,” Krueger said. “He’s got a great motor, but I also think when you’re gone for five, six, seven weeks, it takes a little while to shake off the rust.”

Krueger expects Nick to improve in the coming weeks. If he gets back to his usual form, the 49ers already have a centerpiece for their pass rush. Joey, should he be willing and able to return to football, would give the club another possible edge option—and the brothers a chance to play together in Santa Clara.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the third quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

For now, Krueger’s comments amount to speculation about a possible call, not a report that one is coming. He also mentioned Floyd, who has history with defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, as another player San Francisco could pursue. Krueger said he expects one of the two to hear from the 49ers.

The team’s Keenan Allen trade addresses its receiver depth, while Krueger sees the edge as another spot worth monitoring.

Whether Joey Bosa would entertain a comeback remains an open question, but his name is now part of the conversation around the 49ers’ next move.

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