The 49ers are doing some serious reshuffling in their wide receiver room, and it is all going down just in time for their Sunday game against the Raiders. They are bringing back not one, but two familiar faces from Week 1, while Christian Kirk is heading right back to injured reserve. Talk about a rollercoaster of a depth chart.
Robinson and Hodge Are Back in the Mix
Demarcus Robinson, who we last saw snagging a touchdown in their Week 1 win over the Rams, is officially activated from injured reserve. He has been sidelined since Week 2 with an ankle injury, so getting him back for Sunday is definitely a boost. Then there is KhaDarel Hodge, also back in the lineup after being elevated from the practice squad. This guy has been on a bit of a journey this season, playing in the first three games as a practice squad elevation, getting released in October, and now returning to the team this week. You have to wonder what that kind of back-and-forth does for a player.
Christian Kirk’s Frustrating Season Continues
On the flip side, Christian Kirk is unfortunately going back on injured reserve. This time it is for a knee injury he picked up in practice this week. Man, talk about a tough break for him and for the Niners. He actually started the season on injured reserve, made his 2026 debut in their Week 7 loss to the Falcons, and now he is out again just as he was getting going. That has got to sting for everyone involved, especially for a player trying to get into a rhythm.
So, the 49ers are rolling into their Sunday matchup with the Raiders with a dramatically different receiver group. They are getting some key Week 1 guys back, but losing another who just returned. It is a huge shift right before game day, and you know they will be hoping these changes spark some offensive fire against the Raiders.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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