Kyle Juszczyk faces Seattle Seahawks with the San Francisco 49ers.
What is Kyle Juszczyk's DraftKings salary?
$4,000 for week 5.
What's happening with Kyle Juszczyk
Kyle Juszczyk and Nick Bosa have been ruled out for the 49ers' matchup with the Seahawks, thinning San Francisco's options on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans has been cleared to play, giving Tampa Bay its top target available for the game.
Mike Evans was absent from practice midweek but was left off San Francisco's final injury report ahead of the game against Seattle. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk, safety Marques Sigle and defensive lineman Nick Bosa were ruled out, while cornerback Upton Stout sat out again and Mykel Williams is set to be activated.
Kyle Juszczyk's future with the 49ers is uncertain as he heads toward free agency at 35. His wife, Kristin, said she isn't sure how much longer he'll remain with the team, raising questions about whether the veteran fullback will return to San Francisco next season.
Kyle Juszczyk sustained a knee injury during San Francisco's game against Denver, prompting immediate concern from the organization. GM John Lynch admitted he feared a serious setback, but further evaluation showed the injury was less severe than initially expected, offering some relief for the 49ers ahead of their matchup with Seattle.
The NFL and players union have reversed course, now allowing players to celebrate by miming a drink after a score. The change follows earlier fines against Kyle Juszczyk, Jake Ferguson and Matt Goncalves for similar celebrations, which are now officially permitted without penalty.
The 49ers will be without Kyle Juszczyk and Nick Bosa against the Seahawks, while Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans has been cleared to play, as San Francisco comes off a home win over Denver.
The 49ers released their final Week 5 injury report ahead of facing Seattle, listing FB Kyle Juszczyk, S Marques Sigle, DL James Thompson and DL Nick Bosa among those set to miss the game.
49ers GM John Lynch said he initially feared the worst after fullback Kyle Juszczyk suffered a knee injury against Denver, though it proved less severe than expected.
The NFL and players union now permit celebrations mimicking drinking a beverage, reversing earlier fines against the 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk, Cowboys' Jake Ferguson, and Colts' Matt Goncalves.
The NFL dropped its fine against Kyle Juszczyk, a decision the New York Post contrasts with the league's handling of Dre Greenlaw's case to highlight an inconsistent disciplinary standard.
After the NFL fined and then rescinded a penalty against 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk, while Dre Greenlaw's fine stood, the discrepancy highlights what's described as a double standard in league discipline.
The 49ers' Wednesday injury report lists several players sitting out, including DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle), EDGE Nick Bosa (calf), FB Kyle Juszczyk (knee), S Marques Sigle (ankle) and CB Upton Stout (shoulder).
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson successfully appealed his fine for a fake beer-drinking celebration in Week 2, joining 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk in having the penalty overturned.
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson won his appeal of an NFL fine for a mock beer-drinking celebration, following a similar successful appeal by 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.