Earlier this week San Francisco 49ers fans were in an uproar after the team decided to move on from All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk, allowing arguably the best player at his position to test free agency.
The news was met with angst from a number of fans and even the wives of current 49ers players like George Kittle, whose wife, Claire, let her frustrations out. “Just rip our hearts out why don’t you,” she said in a post on her Instagram story before revealing his accolades. “It’ll never make sense! I thank the lord for bringing us together in 2017. You boys are everything an organization could ever dream of, on and off the field. I’m so proud of you.”
Fans who were emotional over the move received some good news on Saturday morning when it was announced the star fullback signed a two-year, $8 million deal to return to the team.
Juszczyk’s wife, Kristin, took to social media with an emotional video showing the couple through their eight years with the 49ers as he returns for two more seasons.
“This past week has really made Kyle and I reflect on our past 8 years in the Bay. We grew up here. We turned friends into family here. We won championships here and we lost championships here. We feel so incredibly blessed to have called the bay home for the past 8 years. It’s truly been the best years of our lives. Kyle’s curtain isn’t closed just yet and we couldn’t be more happy and emotional to stay home!!! ❤️ We’re forever Faithful,” she said in the caption of the post.
Fans flocked to the comments section of the post to show their surprise, and relief, that the Juszczyk’s will be staying in the Bay Area.
“You guys are like family to the Faithful! Thank you for staying home ❤️💛,” one person said.
“Wait, what?!!!!! You’re staying?!!!! Best news ever,” offered another.
“I was shocked to see this this morning but, so happy ! You guys rule ! And glad you are back ! Go Niners!!!” added a third.
“I’m so glad you’re back I couldn’t imagine you on a different team!” offered another.
Juszczyk reportedly took less than the Pittsburgh Steelers offered to return to the 49ers.
