49ers face injuries as Demarcus Robinson expected out 3-6 weeks

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain during a game against the Miami Dolphins on September 20, 2026, and is expected to be sidelined for 3-6 weeks. Defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. also sustained a high ankle sprain, compounding the team's injury issues. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated the team may need to keep both players on the active roster to preserve available spots on injured reserve. The 49ers are considering increased roles for wide receivers Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, and KhaDarel Hodge. Additionally, Shanahan noted that Mike Evans will have his workload managed after leaving the game with a hip injury. San Francisco currently has multiple players on injured reserve who could return later in the season.

• 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers face logjam on injured reserve with Demarcus Robinson out 3-6 weeks