{"id":2438,"date":"2025-08-20T10:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moccasin-wallaby-669396.hostingersite.com\/?p=2438"},"modified":"2025-08-21T08:29:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:29:02","slug":"suspended-49ers-demarcus-robinson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballissexy.com\/index.php\/suspended-49ers-demarcus-robinson\/","title":{"rendered":"SUSPENDED: 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson to Miss First 3 Games of 2025 NFL Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>San Francisco\u2019s season just got a tougher start. <strong>Demarcus Robinson<\/strong> (#5) has been suspended for the first three games after violating the NFL\u2019s substance-abuse policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happened<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robinson\u2019s suspension comes from a <strong>DUI arrest in November 2024<\/strong>, where he was allegedly driving over 100 mph and showed signs of impairment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In July, he pleaded <strong>no contest<\/strong> to the misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to probation, a fine, and mandatory alcohol-education programs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/49ers-wideout-demarcus-robinson-suspended-three-games-2025-08-21\/\">Reuters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/sports\/49ers\/article\/49ers-demarcus-robinson-suspended-first-3-20805185.php?\">SF Chronicle<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NFL handed down the <strong>three-game suspension<\/strong> and while it\u2019s being appealed, Kyle Shanahan says the team is preparing to play without him (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninersnation.com\/san-francisco-49ers-news\/149263\/kyle-shanahan-reveals-suspension-for-49ers-wr?\">Niners Nation<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNmAM8LJYlB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNmAM8LJYlB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Football Is Sexy (@footballissexy)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Games He\u2019ll Miss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week 1 vs. Seahawks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 2 at Saints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 3 vs. Cardinals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If nothing changes, Robinson\u2019s first chance to suit up will be <strong>Week 4 vs. the Jaguars<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/49ers-wideout-demarcus-robinson-suspended-three-games-2025-08-21\/?\">Reuters<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WR Room Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 49ers are already dealing with a banged-up receiver group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brandon Aiyuk<\/strong> (knee) isn\u2019t expected back Week 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jauan Jennings<\/strong> is sidelined with a calf injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depth guys like <strong>Jordan Watkins<\/strong> and <strong>Jacob Cowing<\/strong> are also fighting injuries.<br>That leaves rookie <strong>Ricky Pearsall<\/strong> as one of the few healthy options heading into September (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/sports\/49ers\/article\/49ers-demarcus-robinson-suspended-first-3-20805185.php?\">SF Chronicle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninersnation.com\/san-francisco-49ers-news\/149263\/kyle-shanahan-reveals-suspension-for-49ers-wr?\">Niners Nation<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fantasy Football Impact \ud83d\udcca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinson was a sneaky late-round stash in deeper leagues, especially with all the injuries in San Francisco\u2019s WR room. But with a three-game suspension, he\u2019s <strong>undraftable in standard 10\u201312 team leagues<\/strong> unless you\u2019ve got a deep bench or IR spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> Skip him on draft day. Instead, watch waivers where he could be a free pickup by Week 2 or 3 if the 49ers offense starts rolling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upside:<\/strong> With Aiyuk and Jennings uncertain, Robinson has a real shot at meaningful snaps when he returns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dynasty Players:<\/strong> Worth holding if you already roster him, but he profiles more as a bye-week flex than a steady starter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc40 <strong>Who benefits instead?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ricky Pearsall<\/strong> could see a big bump in early-season targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>George Kittle<\/strong> might be leaned on heavily as Brock Purdy\u2019s most reliable weapon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t sleep on a potential early-season spike from <strong>Christian McCaffrey in the passing game<\/strong> while the WR room is thin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinson\u2019s absence adds even more pressure on Brock Purdy and the 49ers\u2019 offense to start hot in 2025. Fans will be watching closely to see who steps up in a wideout room running on fumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd25 Question for y\u2019all: With Robinson out, who do you think becomes the 49ers\u2019 go-to guy early this season?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Francisco\u2019s season just got a tougher start. Demarcus Robinson (#5) has been suspended for the first three games after violating the NFL\u2019s substance-abuse policy. 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