Joey Bosa is looking for a new NFL opportunity.

The Los Angeles Chargers announced the release of Bosa on Wednesday evening. The franchise selected Bosa No. 3 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.

In releasing Bosa, the Chargers let go of one of their franchise greats. But after signing Bosa to a 5-year, $135 million contract extension in 2020, the move clears $25.36 million in cap space.

Bosa’s career got off to a sensational start. He recorded 10.5 sacks in 2016 over 12 games (11 starts), earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Bosa followed that up in 2017 with 12.5 sacks, a career-high. He would log double-digit sacks against in 2019 (11.5) and 2021 (10.5).

Overall, Bosa has 72 sacks, good for 2nd most in Chargers franchise history. In his career, he has 343 combined tackles with 87 for loss and 156 QB hits. Bosa was selected to the Pro Bowl 5 times (2017, ’19, ’20, ’21, ’24).

Injuries have limited Bosa. Over 9 seasons, he has played in just 107 regular-season games, making 93 starts. He has played in only 28 games over the past 3 seasons.

In 2024, Bosa made 14 appearances, including 9 starts. He managed 5 sacks on the season and 13 QB hits, earning him a spot in the Pro Bowl after a 2-year absence.

Football fans everywhere will be watching to see what’s next for Bosa.