End of an Era in San Francisco
The San Francisco 49ers have officially released fullback Kyle Juszczyk, bringing an end to his eight-year run with the team. The decision was made on Monday night, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Juszczyk, 33, had anticipated the move, admitting after the team’s season-ending loss to Arizona that his future with the 49ers was uncertain.
“I know I’m not done,” Juszczyk said in January. “I’ve seen zero regression. I still love the game, and I know teams out there can use me.”
Contract and Salary Cap Impact
Juszczyk was set to count $6.49 million against the 2025 salary cap, but his release will save the 49ers nearly $2.93 million while adding a dead cap hit of $3.57 million.
The 49ers and Juszczyk nearly parted ways last offseason before he agreed to a pay cut to stay with the team. This time, a new deal was not reached.
The Legacy of Juszczyk in San Francisco
In 2017, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan made Juszczyk one of their first acquisitions. He was selected to eight Pro Bowls, made the first team All-Pro in 2023, and was named to the second team All-Pro in 2024 over the course of eight seasons.
He has 212 running yards and five scores with the 49ers, and 184 catches for 1,895 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Juszczyk played in two losses on the largest platform in the game, but he was unable to win a Super Bowl with the club despite his accomplishments..
What’s Next for Juszczyk?
Kyle Juszczyk Released by 49ers, But He Has No Plans to Retire
“I want to win a ring,” he said. “If it has to be somewhere else, so be it. I still have a lot of football left.”
With multiple teams in need of a veteran fullback, Juszczyk is expected to find a new home soon.
Source: ESPN