Nick Bosa joins biggest active contracts in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL

Nick Bosa is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, putting him among elite company in football … and beyond.

The San Francisco 49ers and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension less than a week before their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last season, Bosa earned his first All-Pro selection and third Pro Bowl berth by posting a league-leading 18.5 sacks, 51 tackles, two forced fumbles and 58 quarterback pressures (third in…