49ers Release Pro Bowl Fullback Kyle Juszczyk in Cost-Cutting Move
The nine-time Pro Bowler's departure after eight seasons with San Francisco saves the team significant salary cap space.
- Kyle Juszczyk, a nine-time Pro Bowl fullback, has been released by the San Francisco 49ers after eight seasons with the team.
- The move is part of the 49ers' efforts to manage salary cap constraints, saving the team $2.9 million, or up to $4.6 million if designated as a post-June 1 release.
- Juszczyk, 33, remains confident in his abilities and plans to continue his NFL career, citing no signs of regression in his performance.
- The 49ers have restructured their roster this offseason, parting ways with several key players to prioritize younger, less expensive talent.
- Juszczyk, a key contributor to the 49ers' offense since 2017, leaves behind a legacy as one of the NFL's top run-blocking fullbacks.