When the 49ers departed ways with Chase Young and Arik Armstead and added Leonard Floyd, Maliek Collins, Yetur Gross-Matos, and Jordan Elliott to fill in with a new defensive coordinator, fans and analysts wondered what the pass rush would look like in 2024.
Despite the roster turnover at the position, many predicted the 49ers defensive line would be a top-five unit under Defensive Coordinator Nick Sorensen. Pro Football Focus ranked the group second heading into the season. Headed up by Nick Bosa and Javon Hargrave, both of who admitted during the offseason that 2023 wasn’t their best, were set to anchor the 49ers defense this season.