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Brian Robinson Jr. Debuts at 49ers Practice as Shanahan Names Him McCaffrey’s No. 2

The move prioritizes short-yardage depth with receiver availability in question.

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Overview

  • San Francisco acquired Robinson from Washington for a conditional sixth-round pick.
  • Kyle Shanahan said, “We brought him here to be our two back,” noting he has long liked Robinson’s game.
  • In his first practice, Robinson relieved Christian McCaffrey for two carries and later rotated in a red-zone drill.
  • Robinson said his job is to complement McCaffrey and vowed they will be “the best duo in the league,” adding he understands Shanahan’s scheme.
  • With Brandon Aiyuk yet to practice and Jauan Jennings still out, reporting points to a greater early run emphasis, with analysts projecting Robinson for short-yardage value.