By releasing Juszczyk and trading do-everything wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders, the 49ers have made it clear there's a new version of their offense coming in 2025. Trying to replace a pair of Swiss Army knives is going to force head coach Kyle Shanahan to at least retool how the 49ers' offense works.

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) waits for the action to resume in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The San Francisco 49ers have told Kyle Juszczyk that they are releasing the Pro Bowl fullback, league and team sources informed The Athletic on Monday night. Juszczyk, who turns 34 in late April, has been named to nine consecutive Pro Bowls,