49ers All-Pro Kyle Juszczyk Flies Commercial in Middle Seat, Wife Blamed

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San Francisco 49ers All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk boarded a five-hour commercial flight Tuesday, drawing attention on X. His wife, Kristin, booked him a middle seat, prompting online jokes about what he did wrong.

Juszczyk stands 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 235 pounds. At that size, a middle seat between strangers on a long flight sounds miserable, even for someone with his grit.

The writer, who is 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds, said he would curse anyone who stuck him there. Juszczyk's knees likely ache from years of NFL punishment, yet he toughed it out.

Commercial flying has worsened, the post complains. Passengers must arrive two hours early to handle crowds. Airlines charge for every extra, and Wi-Fi often fails, leaving people to stare at seats or manuals.

Spirit Airlines recently filed for bankruptcy, raising fears of unruly passengers from cut-rate carriers spilling onto other flights. Juszczyk's seatmates appeared normal, but luck played a role.

Despite career earnings that could buy private charters or first-class seats, Juszczyk flew coach. It's in his nature, the post says. As an All-Pro, he faced down top linebackers with his facemask in their teeth.

He did not seem thrilled but showed no fear of fellow passengers. The post wishes the couple safe travels and hopes Kristin forgives whatever put him in the doghouse.