US Edition49ers HC Kyle Shanahan makes feelings known on Brian Robinson trade after Christian McCaffrey’s injury-riddled year
Brian Robinson Jr. joins the 49ers as the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey, addressing recent injuries and strengthening the team's running back depth, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed.
- On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers finalized the Brian Robinson Jr. trade after he passed his physical, with Coach Kyle Shanahan confirming Robinson will serve as Christian McCaffrey's primary backup.
- After injuries disrupted camp, San Francisco 49ers lost Patrick Taylor Jr. and Corey Kiner to injury while rookie Jordan James missed most of camp, and Christian McCaffrey missed 13 games last season.
- According to records, Brian Robinson Jr., 26-year-old running back, rushed for 799 yards with eight rushing touchdowns in 2024, totaling 2,329 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns over three seasons, and is set to make $2.2 million in 2025.
- To make room on the roster, the 49ers waived wide receiver Malik Knowles; Robinson should be ready to play in Seattle on Sunday, September 7th, easing pressure on 29-year-old Christian McCaffrey.
- The trade returned a 2026 sixth-round pick to Washington after the Commanders shopped Robinson this month; if not extended, he becomes an unrestricted free agent next year.
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Running back Brian Robinson joins 49ers seeking to form the 'best duo in the league' with McCaffrey
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After three mostly productive seasons in Washington, Brian Robinson isn't quite sure why things didn't work out with the Commanders.
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