Kyle Shanahan says 49ers need to add wide receiver after injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated the team may need to sign another wide receiver after Demarcus Robinson suffered a likely high ankle sprain in their recent game against the Miami Dolphins. This injury adds to the team's existing woes, including losing De'Zhaun Stribling and Ricky Pearsall earlier. Christian Kirk is on injured reserve with eligibility to return in Week 5, leaving the team short at the position. Shinahan is expected to discuss the situation with reporters on Monday and confirm any roster moves before the team's next practice on Wednesday.
- •Demarcus Robinson likely suffers a high ankle sprain.
- •Christian Kirk won't return until at least Week 5.
- •KhaDarel Hodge was recently promoted from the practice squad.
- •49ers have an open practice squad position to add a veteran.
- •Roster moves are expected to occur before Wednesday's practice.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan: 49ers 'have to add somebody' after another WR injury
"Expect the San Francisco 49ers to be active in adding another wide receiver with injuries piling up at the position.
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