Nick Bosa admits to briefly believing 49ers defense could potentially add brother Joey before he signed with Bills

In fact, they were reported to be one of the top suitors initially for defensive end Joey Bosa, the brother of star Nick Bosa, when he was released by the Chargers. Bosa, who was also linked to the Miami Dolphins,

In the end, it was reported that the 49ers didn't offer the eldest Bosa as much money as the Bills did. Other reports stated that the 49ers were never really serious contenders to sign Bosa, as much as NFL fans, and the Bosas' mother, wanted them to be.