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San Francisco 49ers suffer further injury blow as Demarcus Robinson exits against Dolphins

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 21, 2026, 03:56 IST

The San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver depth took another hit on Sunday as Demarcus Robinson left the game against the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury, joining a growing list of sidelined playmakers.

San Francisco 49ers suffer further injury blow as Demarcus Robinson exits against Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers are grappling with a mounting injury crisis in their receiving corps after Demarcus Robinson was forced to exit Sunday’s contest against the Miami Dolphins. The wideout sustained a right ankle injury late in the second quarter, marking the second consecutive week the team has lost a receiver to a similar ailment.

The incident occurred with 6:46 remaining in the first half when Robinson hauled in a 20-yard reception from quarterback Brock Purdy. While attempting to secure the pass on the left hash, Robinson rolled over while reaching for the ball. Although he attempted to rise to continue the play, he was touched down by a Dolphins defender and immediately showed signs of distress. He was eventually transported to the locker room via cart after initially being evaluated in the medical tent.

Injury woes continue for depleted 49ers roster

The loss of Robinson is a significant setback for a San Francisco squad already navigating a thin depth chart. The team officially ruled him out for the remainder of the game at halftime, having initially designated him as questionable to return. Before his departure, Robinson had recorded three receptions for 35 yards, serving as a key rotation piece alongside Deebo Samuel.

This latest injury mirrors the misfortune the 49ers faced just last week against the Los Angeles Rams, when rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling suffered a left ankle injury. That setback required surgery and is expected to sideline the rookie for approximately 10 weeks. The team is already without Ricky Pearsall, who is out for the season following knee surgery, and veteran Christian Kirk, who remains on injured reserve due to a calf issue.

With Robinson sidelined, the 49ers' available receiving options have been further restricted. The remaining active group consists of Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, and KhaDarel Hodge. The coaching staff will now be forced to adjust their offensive rotation as they look to manage the ongoing personnel shortages across the wide receiver position.