The San Francisco 49ers are learning of some troubling news just before the start of the 2025 season. The NFL handed down some harsh news regarding one of their starters.
“He’s Done” 49ers Star Suddenly Receives Massive Suspension From NFL (Breaking)
Nov 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
According to head coach Kyle Shanahan on KNBR radio, the San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Demarcus Robinson for the first three games of the 2025 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy:
Robinson’s discipline is not yet official and still going through the appeals process, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
“You can always appeal it so we’ll hope for the best on that, but (three weeks) is what we’re planning for,” Shanahan said on KNBR.
Robinson’s suspension stems from a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge in November of last year when he was a member of the Los Angeles Rams. He subsequently pleaded no contest to the charge. Robinson, 30, was sentenced to three years probation, ordered to pay a $390 fine and to complete an alcohol-education program.
Three games is the standard suspension for a first-offense DUI, Pelissero noted.
The 49ers open their season on the road Sept. 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, then travel to face the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 14 and play their home opener Sept. 21 against the Arizona Cardinals. Robinson would miss all three games and be eligible to return in Week 4 against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Robinson was arrested on Nov. 25 after California Highway Patrol officers observed signs of alcohol impairment once Robinson was pulled over by authorities for allegedly traveling upward of 100 mph on US-101 northbound at 5:13 a.m. The arrest came in the early morning after a Rams Sunday night home game.
Robinson is heading into his 10th NFL season, having signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the 49ers this offseason.
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; A San Francisco 49ers helmet sits on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; A San Francisco 49ers helmet sits on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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