Joey Bosa to Return to Chargers 'In a Few Weeks' from Foot Injury, Says Father

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa is nearing a return after missing the first six games of the season with a foot injury.

According to Alex Marvez of SiriusXM NFL, Bosa's father, John Bosa, said Thursday that the Pro Bowler is on pace to return "in a few weeks."

A bone bruise in his left foot has prevented the 2016 No. 3 overall pick from seeing any action during the 2018 regular season thus far.

The former Ohio State star made an instant impact with 10.5 sacks in 12 games as a rookie, netting him Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Bosa got even better in his second year, registering 70 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 2017.

L.A. was expected to have perhaps the best pass-rushing duo in the NFL this season between Bosa and Melvin Ingram, but the Chargers have been forced to play without arguably their best defensive player.

Rookie safety Derwin James is the Chargers' leader in sacks this season with 3.5, while Ingram is second with 2.5.

Los Angeles is tied for 12th in the NFL with 16 sacks even without Bosa, but it can become even more dangerous to opposing quarterbacks with him in the fold.

The Chargers are in the middle of the pack in most defensive categories, including points allowed per game (15th) and total yards allowed per game (13th).

Bosa's absence hasn't stopped the Chargers from getting off to a solid start at 4-2, but they will likely need him in order to compete with the 5-1 Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC West crown.

Although John Bosa's timeline wasn't specific, the Chargers have a bye in Week 8, meaning Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks would be an ideal time for his son's return.