49ers Designate Demarcus Robinson to Return
San Francisco activates the wide receiver from injured reserve after he missed six weeks following an ankle injury.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The San Francisco 49ers have designated wide receiver Demarcus Robinson for return from injured reserve. Robinson had spent Weeks 3 through 8 on injured reserve after an ankle injury in the team's Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins.
Why it matters
Robinson's return adds a veteran pass-catcher to a San Francisco offense that will be evaluated on how he fits into its receiving rotation. His previous production with the team offers an early sense of his potential role.
Before his injury, Robinson recorded five receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown across the 49ers' first two games. He is in his eleventh NFL season, six of which came with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2016 to 2021.
The players
Demarcus Robinson
A veteran NFL wide receiver who was a fourth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs and has since played for several teams.
San Francisco 49ers
An NFL franchise based in the San Francisco Bay Area that competes in the National Football Conference West division.
The details
Robinson, a former fourth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2016 NFL Draft, also played for the Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Rams before joining San Francisco last season. He sustained an ankle injury in the Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins and was placed on injured reserve for Weeks 3 through 8.
Timeline
2016: Robinson drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round.
Week 2 of the 2025 season: Robinson injured against the Miami Dolphins.
Weeks 3 through 8: Robinson on injured reserve.
November 4, 2026: The 49ers designate Robinson for return.
Season Trajectory
Robinson's return comes as he rejoins a 49ers receiving group during the season, after a career that began with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016. His reactivation shapes how San Francisco balances its wide receiver depth as the season continues.
Robinson's activation affects how the 49ers distribute targets among their receivers and could change fantasy outlooks for the position group. Fans tracking the roster will want to watch his snap count and target share in his first games back.
The takeaway
Robinson's return is a reminder that depth at wide receiver can shift quickly with injuries. Readers following the 49ers should watch how his usage develops over the coming weeks.
Further reading
For more on the team, browse Football coverage tied to San Francisco.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chiefs Wire.
