**49ers' Nick Bosa Fined for Wearing MAGA Hat During Postgame Interview**

San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has been fined $11,255 by the NFL for making an appearance during a postgame, on-field interview while sporting a "Make America Great Again" cap. This incident followed the team's recent "Sunday Night Football" victory, occurring just days before the 2024 election.

Bosa's display seemingly showed his support for former President Donald Trump, who later emerged victorious over Vice President Kamala Harris in the election. The NFL cited Bosa for violating Rule 5, section 4, article 8 of the league’s rulebook. The rule specifically prohibits players from wearing, displaying, or conveying personal messages without prior approval during game-day visibility periods, which include pregame warm-ups, bench area activities, and postgame interviews.

During the interview, NBC correspondent Melissa Stark was speaking with quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and running back Isaac Guerendo on the field when Bosa walked up, signaled towards his hat, and then departed. Bosa later remarked to reporters that he believed the fine would be "well worth it."

The incident has sparked conversation about the NFL's rules regarding personal messages and the visibility of players, and it remains to be seen how the league will handle similar situations in the future.