Is Joey Bosa going to get paid?

The Chargers have a few free agents of their own that will require getting paid in order to return next season. But Bosa, who’s not a free agent until after the 2020 season, will still require top dollar in order to play.

Bosa is slated to make $14.36 million on his fifth-year option next season. Based on the impact that he’s made since joining the team, he would be underpaid if he was to play making that much in 2020.

That is why Bosa could possibly hold out if he doesn’t receive a hefty contract. Prior to his rookie season, he showed that he isn’t afraid to do so when wanting his signing bonus money up front, as well as removing offset language from his contract.

So how much are we talking to avoid Bosa holding out this offseason?

Los Angeles would likely have to pay him in the ballpark of what Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence got, which is five years, $105 million, with $65 million guaranteed or even Bears’ Khalil Mack’s six-year, $141 million deal with $90 million guaranteed.

If the Bolts want to keep Bosa, then it’s highly recommended that they have a nine-figure check written up for him.