The first day of NFL Free Agency It started with some shocking moves and important additions.
for San Francisco 49ersthe biggest shock was the news that the organization informed nine Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Justzik of his intention to release him before the start of the league year on Wednesday.
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk #44 is in talks with second quarter bystander Christian McCaffrey #23, who will be playing against the New York Jets on September 9, 2024 at Levi's stadium. (David Gonzales-Imagn Images)
ESPN first reported the news on Monday.
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Juszczyk, 33, has been a powerhouse of attacks for the 49ers since he was first brought in in 2017 by coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Meanwhile, he won eight of nine Pro Bowl nods and was the first team All-Pro in 2023.
Monday's news sent shockwaves around the league, including from people closest to 12-year NFL veterans.
“First Day Juice” – Nina's tight end George Kittle, It was drafted by San Francisco the same year that Juszczyk signed, he said in an Instagram post.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (#85) celebrates with fullback Kyle Juszczyk #44 after scoring a touchdown with the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at Levi's stadium on October 8, 2023. (Darren Yamashita-Usa Today Sports)
“My Brother” added Christian McCaffrey to his post.
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However, the most vocal following the news was Kittle's wife, Claire Kittle. Christine Juschik.
“Why don't you just tear our hearts apart,” she said in the post, sharing photos of the two couples together.
Claire Kittle also shared many of Justzik's accolades in the same post, later adding that another “it never makes sense.”
With Kristan Juszczcz, left, and Claiktl before the San Francisco 49ers match against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Immagn image)
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“Thank you to the Lord for bringing us together in 2017,” she continued. “Your boy is everything an organization can dream of on and off the field. I'm so proud of you.”
Juszczyk was caused by a $4.1 million salary this season. Instead, the Niners receive a $3.6 million dead cap charge on the release.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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