Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa will be sidelined indefinitely due to a calf injury, just weeks after signing a $12 million one-year contract with the team. The injury was revealed by head coach Sean McDermott, who indicated that Bosa will not participate in any organized team activities (OTAs) and is unlikely to practice until training camp, which is set to begin on July 24 in Rochester, New York.
Bosa, who recently joined the Bills after being released by the Los Angeles Chargers, was looking to revitalize his career and establish himself once again as a premier pass rusher in the NFL. However, this latest setback complicates his preparation as he approaches his 30th birthday on July 11. Bosa has had a challenging few seasons, struggling with various injuries and managing only 14 sacks over the past three years, limited to 28 games due to issues affecting his groin, foot, hip, and back.
Despite this setback, Bosa’s extensive experience in the AFC West offers him valuable insights, particularly in facing elite quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes has consistently proved challenging for the Bills, enhancing his playoff record against them to 4-0 after Kansas City’s thrilling 32-29 victory in the AFC championship game in January.
While injuries can be frustrating, this situation presents an opportunity for Bosa to recover fully, come back strong, and potentially make an impact when he returns to the field. Fans and teammates alike remain hopeful that he will overcome this challenge and contribute to the team’s defense in the upcoming season.