Overview
- Coach Jeff Hafley confirmed on Friday that Chop Robinson sustained a concussion during the week and will not play Sunday at Levi’s Stadium while he goes through the NFL’s concussion protocol.
- Miami plans to rely on Josh Uche, Robert Beal Jr., Malik Herring and possible elevations of Clelin Ferrell or Max Llewellyn to fill edge snaps in Robinson’s absence.
- Robinson’s recent concussion history includes two concussions in 2025, and the protocol’s multi-step clearance process makes a quick return unlikely on a short week.
- The loss matters for the matchup because Miami generated little pressure in Week 1, and the Dolphins now face Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ playmakers with a weakened pass rush.
- San Francisco has its own concern as kicker Eddy Piñeiro missed multiple practices with an illness and the 49ers plan to add a temporary kicker as insurance for Week 2.