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49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk completes miraculous one-week recovery from brutal knee injury

At first glance, Juszczyk's injury looked to possibly be a season-ender. In the end, the 49ers only missed the 10-time Pro Bowler for one game.

By Evan Webeck · NY Post

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:36 PM

Key Things to Know

Kyle Juszczyk has been cleared to play Monday night against the Commanders following a hyperextended knee.
The 49ers fullback will miss only one game despite initial fears of a season-ending injury.
Defensive end Nick Bosa will miss his fourth straight game for San Francisco with a calf strain.

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San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has been cleared to return for Monday night's game against the Washington Commanders after missing just one contest. The 33-year-old suffered a hyperextended knee two weeks ago that was initially feared to be season-ending, but head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed his remarkably fast recovery on Saturday.

While Juszczyk returns, the 49ers will remain without defensive end Nick Bosa due to a calf strain, alongside injured contributors Deebo Samuel, Garret Wallow, and Marques Sigle. Meanwhile, the Commanders have ruled out top rusher Jacory Croskey-Merritt with a strained groin, though cornerback Trey Amos is expected to return from injured reserve.

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