Nick Bosa (Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images)
The San Francisco 49ers held out hope that a Monday morning MRI would show that defensive end Nick Bosa would be available to return during the 2025 season.

As it turned out, Bosa, who has torn ACLs in both knees previously, did so once again and is now out for the entire season.

Bosa, who has previously torn ACLs in both knees, left Sunday’s game against Arizona with a right knee injury, from which he did not return. He first tore it in Week 2 of 2020 vs. the Jets.

Bosa was off to a hot start this season, already having two sacks in San Francisco’s first three games. Replacing him is going to be quite the task.

In the wake of his injury, Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard explored a potential trade where the team could go after Cincinnati Bengals superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

The 49ers badly need some juice on their defensive line, and now, another replacement has emerged.

New Trade Pitch Has The Perfect Replacement For Nick Bosa

Nick Bosa (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa will undergo season-ending surgery.

The 49ers are undefeated, but how much longer can they remain that way without him?

The San Francisco 49ers are exploring ways to replace the production left behind, and one option may be to make a trade.

One option could be with the New York Giants.

“Kayvon Thibodeaux was the fifth overall pick in the 2022 draft and has shown flashes of elite ability. What’s unknown is whether he has a future in New York with Brian Burns and rookie Abdul Carter also on the roster,” Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report wrote.

Knox has Thibodeaux listed as No. 1 on his Week 4 Trade Block Big Board. He believes a potential trade might have to involve an offensive playmaker for rookie QB Jaxson Dart who has taken over the team since Russell Wilon was benched.

“If the Giants aren’t overly committed to Thibodeaux, now would be the perfect time to move him,” Knox added.

“Moving Thibodeaux could bring back a quality offensive player and/or high draft pick to aid the young quarterback this season or next. New York has some talented offensive skill players, but it should look to put as much talent around Dart as it can get.”

So far in three games, Kayvon Thibodeaux has 1.5 sacks and nine combined tackles. Last year, he racked up 5.5 sacks and 28 combined tackles.

He is Nick Bosa, but he can certainly help.

For the Giants, adding a WR like Jauan Jennings could aid in the development of Jaxson Dart.

For the 2025 season, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has 105 receiving yards through two games.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.