49ers' Demarcus Robinson suspended 3 games, per Kyle Shanahan - ESPN

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Since signing wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in March, the San Francisco 49ers have been bracing for him to be suspended for the first three games of the season as part of the fallout from a misdemeanor DUI charge.

On Wednesday, Niners coach Kyle Shanahan revealed on KNBR radio in San Francisco that Robinson has indeed been suspended for the first three weeks.

«D-Rob, we're not going to have through the first three weeks,» Shanahan said. «You can always appeal it, so we'll hope for the best on that, but that's what we are planning for.»

Robinson was arrested in November in Los Angeles while a member of the Rams and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor DUI in early July. When the Niners signed Robinson to a two-year, $9.5 million contract in free agency, they acknowledged the likelihood that he would have to sit out for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Throughout training camp, Robinson has been one of the Niners' most reliable receiving options. Shanahan said Wednesday that Robinson and second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall have been «the two most consistent» receivers.

On Aug. 11, Robinson said he was awaiting official word on his punishment as he went through the appeal process.

"[I'm] pretty anxious," Robinson said at the time. «Just waiting on the outcome to see what happens with that. I really don't know the timeframe. Waiting to hear from them, obviously. It's all up to whatever the league says.»

In 2024, Robinson started all 17 games for the Rams, leading them with seven touchdown catches and finishing with 31 receptions for 505 yards. Those yardage and touchdown totals were career highs for Robinson, who is entering his 10th NFL season.

Should the three-game suspension stand, Robinson