Kyle Juszczyk Is 35 and Just Finished One of His Best Seasons — Retirement Can Wait

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is not just a throwback position in a pass-happy league — he is a durable, versatile engine for one of the NFL’s most creative offenses. At 35 years old and coming off an impressive 2025 campaign, the 11-time Pro Bowler has a simple message: don’t expect him to hang up his cleats anytime soon.

Appearing on NFL Network’s The Insiders, Juszczyk told Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo that he feels zero pain and still believes he is playing at an elite level. “I have no pain whatsoever, and I feel like I’m still playing at such a high level,” he said. “I haven’t put a number on when I want my career to end, but as it stands right now, I’m going to keep going until the wheels fall off.”

The former Harvard standout has never been a stat-sheet superstar — his career totals of 234 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, 305 receptions, 2,877 receiving yards, and 20 receiving touchdowns tell only part of the story. His real value is in the trenches: lead blocking, pass protection, and the kind of versatile deployment that makes Kyle Shanahan’s offense hum. In 2025, Juszczyk added a critical touchdown catch against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 28, reminding everyone he still has big-play juice.

To keep expanding his game, Juszczyk spent his offseason training directly with the team’s tight ends. He described the process as a way to keep growing technically, even as he becomes one of the oldest skill-position players in the league.

The NFC West Arms Race Is Real

Juszczyk’s durability and leadership are exactly what the 49ers need right now. The NFC West has turned into a full-on arms race. The Seattle Seahawks enter 2026 as the defending Super Bowl champions, while the Los Angeles Rams have aggressively upgraded through trades. Despite dealing with significant injuries last season, San Francisco still managed 12 wins and a gritty road playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chemistry With Kittle and the Offensive Line

Juszczyk is particularly excited about pairing up with tight end George Kittle to anchor the blocking schemes that make San Francisco’s run game so dangerous. The fullback and tight end combination gives Shanahan flexibility that few other teams can match. According to Juszczyk, the chemistry between the two veterans has never been better, and he expects that to pay off against the division’s loaded defenses.

For now, the wheels are still rolling in the Bay Area. Juszczyk’s blend of toughness, versatility, and refusal to slow down makes him one of the most underrated pieces on a roster that still believes it can win a Super Bowl. Retirement talk? He’s not interested.