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49ers lose Robinson to high-ankle sprain; WR room in crisis

Demarcus Robinson exits Week 2 vs. Miami with ankle injury, joining four other receivers already sidelined.

newest coverage 1d agosummary written 2d ago16 pieces Newswires

What to know

  • Demarcus Robinson suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks on injured reserve.
  • The 49ers now have at least five receivers sidelined: Robinson, Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Romello Height (who requires hand surgery).
  • Mike Evans also exited Sunday's game with a hip issue, further depleting an already thin receiving corps.
  • San Francisco is exploring veteran free-agent wide receivers to address critical depth issues going forward.

“With Jordan Watkins a healthy scratch again this week, the 49ers only have Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing and KhaDarel Hodge as healthy wideouts for the rest of this game, if Robinson can't go.”

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49ers lose Robinson to high-ankle sprain; WR room in crisis
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    Robinson ruled out; expected to miss 3-6 weeks

    Robinson is officially ruled out with a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks. The injury puts significant strain on an already depleted receiver depth chart with Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, and De'Zhaun Stribling already on injured reserve.

    1. 1 outlet 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson will be sidelined with high ankle sprain

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

    2. 1 outlet 49ers face logjam on injured reserve with Demarcus Robinson out 3-6 weeks

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

  2. 4

    Robinson diagnosed with high-ankle sprain; headed for IR

    Robinson's injury is confirmed as a high-ankle sprain requiring placement on injured reserve. Romello Height has a fractured hand requiring surgery, and Mike Evans' hip will require attention this week.

    1. 1 outlet 49ers Week 2 aftermath: Robinson headed for IR, Height to have hand surgery

      first by Mercury News, 2d ago

  3. 3

    49ers explore free-agent veteran WR options

    With Robinson sidelined and the receiving corps thin, coverage identifies veteran wide receivers available in free agency as potential solutions for San Francisco.

    1. 1 outlet 4 veteran WRs 49ers could sign after Demarcus Robinson injury

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  4. 2

    Mike Evans also exits with hip issue

    The 49ers saw both Demarcus Robinson and Mike Evans exit early with injuries in their win over Miami. Robinson suffered an ankle injury; Evans left with a possible hip issue.

    1. 1 outlet Demarcus Robinson’s Injury Is a Bigger Blow to the 49ers Than You’d Think

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

    2. 1 outlet 49ers wide receivers Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans exit early with apparent injuries

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  5. 1

    Robinson confirmed to have departed in second quarter

    ESPN reports Robinson departed late in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

    “Robinson caught a wide open pass and took a roll and tumble as he lost his footing trying to flip back up and continue running.”
    — Yahoo Sports, Sports coverage · source
    1. 2 outlets 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson suffers injury vs. Dolphins

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also ESPN NFL

      4 more headlines
  6. background

    Robinson exits game with ankle injury — During the second quarter of the 49ers-Dolphins matchup with 6:46 left in the quarter, Demarcus Robinson caught a 20-yard pass from Brock Purdy, lost his footing, and was carted off the field. He was listed as questionable to return with an ankle injury.