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The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiving corps took another hit on Wednesday as head coach Kyle Shanahan said Demarcus Robinson faces a three-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
The 49ers signed Robinson, a Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, in the offseason after he spent two years with the Los Angeles Rams.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (5) makes a reception in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. (David Gonzales/Imagn Images)
Shanahan told KNBR Radio that Robinson was suspended pending an appeal after he pleaded no contest last month to a misdemeanor DUI charge. The NFL declined to comment on the suspension, according to The Associated Press.
Robinson was supposed to be one piece of the new targets for quarterback Brock Purdy. Instead, he will likely be absent from the team to start the year along with others who are banged up, including Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Russell Gage.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)
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He said last week he was “anxious” to hear the final verdict from the league.
“Just waiting on the outcome to see what happens with that,” Robinson said. “I really don’t know the timeframe. Waiting to hear from them, obviously. It’s all up to whatever the league says.”
Robinson had 31 catches for 505 yards and posted a career-high seven touchdowns.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (5) makes a catch over Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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San Francisco also made the decision to trade Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders earlier this year. It will be a completely new look for the offense in 2025.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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