Former 49ers Pro Bowl Star Agrees to Pay Cut to Return and Replace Nick Bosa
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Former 49ers Pro Bowl Star Agrees to Pay Cut to Return and Replace Nick Bosa
San Francisco, September 27, 2025
Amid the San Francisco 49ers reeling from the devastating news of Nick Bosa’s ACL injury sidelining him for the entire season, a familiar face has unexpectedly stepped forward: Dee Ford, the former pass rusher who once donned the 49ers jersey, has declared his readiness to return and fill this critical void.
Ford, 34 years old, was a key piece in the 49ers’ journey to Super Bowl LIV in 2019. He left the team in 2022 after a series of persistent back injuries that seemed to have ended his career. Since then, Ford has not appeared in any NFL roster, and many believed he had quietly retired. However, Bosa’s sudden fall has opened up a new possibility.
In a conversation with a local reporter, Ford shared emotionally:
“I know my body isn’t what it used to be, but my heart still beats for San Francisco. Money has never been why I played this game. If the team needs me, I’m ready to take a pay cut, even sacrifice a lot, just to step onto the field once more and fight alongside my teammates. This is my family.”
Ford’s words ignited the 49ers community. On social media, thousands of fans rallied, urging the team’s management to re-sign him. One fan commented: “He took us to the Super Bowl once, now it’s time we welcome him back.”
Meanwhile, the 49ers coaching staff has yet to make an official decision, but insider sources admit they are considering options to bolster the pass rush depth. If Ford’s return comes to fruition, it will not only bring valuable experience but also reignite the team’s unity amid the injury storm.
As the 2025 season enters a critical phase, the image of a “veteran warrior” like Dee Ford donning the red-and-gold jersey again, accepting a pay cut to protect the team’s legacy, will undoubtedly become an emotional story for both San Francisco and the entire NFL.
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