Matt Barrows Predicts The 49ers Will Part Ways With Demarcus Robinson This Summer
A massive influx of elite talent has pushed a veteran "good luck charm" to the roster bubble as San Francisco overhauls its receiver room for 2026.
The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2026 offseason with a clear mission to aggressively revamp their wide receiver room. Following a relentless wave of roster moves, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan completely overhauled the depth chart. By securing future Hall of Famer Mike Evans and the versatile Christian Kirk in free agency, alongside drafting Ole Miss standout De'Zhaun Stribling with the No.
33 overall pick, San Francisco suddenly boasts one of the deepest pass catching arsenals in the NFL. However, this influx of premium talent creates an inevitable numbers game. According to 49ers beat writer Matt Barrows, the team could be forced to part ways with a respected veteran before the regular season kicks off.
The prime candidate for the chopping block? Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson. The Disappointing Reality of 2025 When San Francisco signed Robinson to a two year contract prior to last season, the vision was clear.
Fresh off a highly productive campaign with the rival Los Angeles Rams, the 10 year veteran was supposed to inject size and reliable red-zone production into Brock Purdy's aerial attack. Unfortunately, that vision never quite materialized during the 2025 regular season. Robinson found himself buried in the rotation, finishing the year with a quiet 22 receptions for 276 yards and just a single touchdown.