The Los Angeles Chargers announced Wednesday night that they had released Joey Bosa, sparking speculation about whether the veteran pass rusher might consider joining his younger brother, Nick Bosa, with the San Francisco 49ers.

As Joey Bosa closes the door with the Los Angeles Chargers, it is possible another one will open with the San Francisco 49ers where he could be paired with his brother Nick and form a dangerous duo off the edge.

Free agency is the 49ers’ first chance to spruce up their defense, perhaps with Nick Bosa’s brother Joey, for Robert Saleh’s encore as coordinator.

The move saved the organization $25.3 million in cap space. While the Chargers look to fill the void left by Joey Bosa, the last active San Diego Charger, the 49ers could look to pair the five-time pro bowler with his brother,