The San Francisco 49ers had one of their worst seasons in recent memory in 2024, falling to 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk have been with the 49ers since 2017, helping them make two Super Bowls. They were also there the last time they didn't make the postseason.
Through the highs and lows, both Kittle and Juszczyk have become close, and so have their wives, Claire Kittle and Kristin Juszczyk. The two are constantly at the games with each other, showing support for the 49ers.
However, that time has come to a close, as the 49ers have informed Kyle Juszczyk that he is being released, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"Source: 49ers informed nine-time Pro-Bowl fullback Kyle Juszcyk tonight that he is being released. He is set to hit free agency and wants to continue playing."
Source: 49ers informed nine-time Pro-Bowl fullback Kyle Juszcyk tonight that he is being released. He is set to hit free agency and wants to continue playing. pic.twitter.com/YxDck3GQia
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2025
Claire Kittle certainly doesn't seem happy with the 49ers' decision on Kyle Juszczyk, leaving a few posts on the matter on her Instagram Story. The first included a photo of the two couples together on the football field.
"Just rip out our hearts why don't you. 8 years a Niner. 12 year vet. 9 consecutive Pro Bowls. 2 x All Pro. 2024 49ers Captain," Kittle captioned her post.
She also added a few other posts with photos of the Kittles and the Juszczyks, one of which included "That's family," tagging the two 49ers stars, and another containing a lengthy message:
"It'll never make sense. I thank the Lord for bringing us together in 2017. You boys are everything an organization could dream of, on and off the field. I'm so proud of you."
After four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Kyle Juszczyk signed with the 49ers in 2017. He was able to get into the end zone 24 times on offense during his eight-year tenure with San Francisco. Still, he was primarily known as a lead blocker for solid runners such as Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, and even Deebo Samuel at one point.
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This story was originally published March 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM.