Kyle Juszczyk, the 49ers' fullback, will remain with the team for the 2024 NFL season after agreeing to a contract restructure, securing cap savings for the team. Juszczyk, a Pro Bowl player, expressed his commitment to continue playing and feels physically fit to do so. The restructured deal creates $1.75 million in salary-cap space for the 49ers, and Juszczyk's role as a lead-blocker for running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to continue.
Former Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum has retired from the NFL after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. He was placed on the reserve/retired list, but the team retains his rights if he decides to return.
John Brockington, a former fullback for the Green Bay Packers, passed away at the age of 74. Brockington was known for his hard-hitting style and impressive rushing yards, including being the first back in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in his first three seasons. He was a key player in the Packers' only NFC Central Division championship between 1967 and 1995. Despite his impressive stats, Brockington's career tailed off after three seasons, which some attribute to a coaching change. He was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984 and his 5,024 rushing yards still rank fourth all-time in the team's record book.
