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NFL·INJURY·September 21, 2026 10:20 PM ET

49ers lose Demarcus Robinson 3-6 weeks with high ankle sprain

Hurt on 20-yard catch in 35-13 win over Dolphins

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 221 min read
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What happened: San Francisco moved to 2-0 with a 35-13 Week 2 win over Miami on Sept. 20, with Demarcus Robinson exiting with 6:46 left in the second quarter. He went down after a 20-yard reception from Brock Purdy and was carted off without returning. Kyle Shanahan said Monday the injury is a high ankle sprain with a 3-6 week absence likely requiring injured reserve.

Why it matters: The absence tests San Francisco's receiver depth during an unbeaten start. Losing a veteran target limits rotation as the 49ers manage early-season injuries.

By the numbers: San Francisco is 2-0 after a 35-13 Week 2 result; Robinson's 20-yard catch ended with 6:46 left in the second quarter; reported timeline is 3-6 weeks.

What to watch: Watch for an injured-reserve move this week and how San Francisco reshuffles receiver reps.

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