Kyle Juszczyk

NFL player. Position: Fullback / Tight End. Team: San Francisco 49ers.

Quick Facts

• Position: Fullback / Tight End (versatile)
• Team: San Francisco 49ers (SF)
• Age: 35

2026 Outlook

Entering the final year of his current contract, Juszczyk is at a crossroads. At 35 years old, his versatility remains elite — in 2025 he lined up in the backfield (169 snaps), inline (190), slot (159), wide (55), and even quarterback (1 snap). However, the position classification issue persists: as a designated fullback, he earns $3.75M annually versus tight ends making significantly more. Kittle makes $19.1M per year while fellow 49ers tight ends Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell each earn $4M annually. Juszczyk noted with humor that "I'm a fullback when it comes to contract negotiations, which hurts." He was invited by Travis Kelce to teach at Tight End U, reflecting how modern tight ends increasingly play fullback. His next contract negotiation will likely explore whether he can secure tight end-level pay for his diverse skill set (per Is 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk a TE or FB? 'I'm a fullback when it comes to contract negotiations, which hurts').

In Week 3, Juszczyk drew a $14,926 NFL fine for an "offensive demonstration" during a celebration after a win vs. Miami, with the league interpreting his juice-drinking celebration as imitating chugging beer. Juszczyk appealed, claiming he was simply celebrating his nickname "Juice" and noting his teammate George Kittle joked it was now "Beer" instead. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce publicly urged Juszczyk to counter-sue, calling the fine's premise defamatory. The incident highlights ongoing friction between Juszczyk's on-field personality and league conduct policies—a recurring theme that affects his fantasy utility and locker-room standing despite his elite versatility (per Why Jason Kelce Is Encouraging San Francisco 49ers Star Kyle Juszczyk to 'Sue' the NFL).

Role / Depth Chart

Swiss-army-knife fullback/tight end for the 49ers. Lines up in multiple positions — backfield, inline, slot, and wide. Versatile playmaker in Kyle Shanahan's scheme.

Injury Status

Week 4 knee injury (Oct 4 vs Broncos): Juszczyk suffered a right knee injury on a fourth-quarter tackle from Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron, with the hit drawing criticism on social media as potentially reckless. Kyle Shanahan's official diagnosis: "knee hyperextension with bone bruise." Shanahan indicated Juszczyk would need to sit out "a few weeks" to recover. The ACL "looked intact" based on initial field assessment and further testing, with sports physical therapists cautiously optimistic about best-case scenarios (bone bruise or capsule sprain). Juszczyk walked off the field and seemed to indicate he was fine during the broadcast. As of Oct 15, Kyle Shanahan confirmed Juszczyk could be out for the upcoming Week 6 game against Washington with the hyperextended knee (per 49ers injury update: Who will replace Kyle Juszczyk in San Francisco?, 'That's a Dirty Hit,' 'Just Awful' — NFL World Reacts to 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk...', and 49ers mailbag: Stacking wins, eyeing trades, name-checking opponents).

Aug 6 - Fractured finger sustained during 49ers training camp. Status unclear for Week 1 availability (per 49ers Get Bad Injury News on 10-Time Pro Bowler).

Recent News

• 2026-10-07 — NFL swallows $15K fine against 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk for pretending to chug beer on field (NFL swallows $15K fine against 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk for pretending to chug beer on field)
• 2026-10-06 — San Francisco 49ers Injury Report: Juszczyk, Sigle, Stout, and Defensive Line Statuses... (San Francisco 49ers Injury Report: Juszczyk, Sigle, Stout, and Defensive Line Statuses...)
• 2026-10-07 — NFL swallows $15K fine against 49ers Kyle Juszczyk for pretending to chug beer on field (NFL swallows $15K fine against 49ers Kyle Juszczyk for pretending to chug beer on field)
• 2026-10-07 — 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk successfully appeals NFL beer fine by invoking his... (49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk successfully appeals NFL beer fine by invoking his...)
• 2026-10-07 — 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk's celebration fine rescinded after appeal (49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk's celebration fine rescinded after appeal)
• 2026-10-07 — NFL rescinds Juszczyk's fine, says it misunderstood celebration (NFL rescinds Juszczyk's fine, says it misunderstood celebration)
• 2026-10-07 — NFL reverses Kyle Juszczyk fine over 49ers touchdown celebration (NFL reverses Kyle Juszczyk fine over 49ers touchdown celebration)
• 2026-10-07 — NFL rescinds Kyle Juszczyk’s beer chugging celebration fine (NFL rescinds Kyle Juszczyk’s beer chugging celebration fine)
• 2026-10-06 — 49ers injury update: Who will replace Kyle Juszczyk in San Francisco? (49ers injury update: Who will replace Kyle Juszczyk in San Francisco?)
• 2026-10-05 — ‘That’s a Dirty Hit,’ ‘Just Awful’ — NFL World Reacts to 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk... (‘That’s a Dirty Hit,’ ‘Just Awful’ — NFL World Reacts to 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk...)

Open Questions

• Will Juszczyk attempt to renegotiate as a tight end rather than fullback?

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