Overview

• The 49ers acquired Brian Robinson Jr. from the Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round pick, finalizing the deal after he passed a physical.
• Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Robinson was brought in to be the primary backup, moving him ahead of second-year back Isaac Guerendo on the depth chart.
• Robinson said his job is to complement McCaffrey and vowed they can be the league’s best duo, adding he is ready to plug and play in Shanahan’s scheme.
• Reporters note the move adds experienced depth for short-yardage and workload management as San Francisco deals with injuries and plans McCaffrey’s usage.
• Robinson has 2,329 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns over three seasons; he practiced Monday in Santa Clara, with the 49ers opening Sept. 7 at Seattle.