Kyle Juszczyk suffers knee injury but avoids major damage, says Shanahan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk suffered a knee injury during their game against the Denver Broncos. The injury occurred after a tackle by Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron led to a hyperextension of Juszczyk's knee. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that the player appears to have avoided a serious injury, potentially sustaining only a knee sprain, and further tests will be conducted. The 10-time Pro Bowler has been a key part of the 49ers' offense, playing 50 percent of the snaps so far this season.
- •Kyle Juszczyk suffered a knee injury against the Broncos.
- •The injury was caused by a tackle during a completed pass.
- •Shanahan reports Juszczyk may have only a knee sprain.
- •Brayden Willis is expected to fill Juszczyk's role if needed.
- •Juszczyk has contributed three catches for 43 yards this season.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan details knee injury for 10-time Pro Bowler
"The San Francisco 49ers may be without one of their offensive staples for a period of time, but it sounds like they avoided catastrophe.
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