Curtis Robinson Injury News & Updates
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Expanded role after Bethune exit
Robinson totaled 12 tackles (five solo) during the 49ers' 41-22 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Robinson mostly served on special teams in the 10 regular-season games prior to Week 11, but he was thrust into a more prominent role on defense after Tatum Bethune exited in the first half due to a high-ankle sprain. Robinson took advantage of the opportunity, posting a career-high 12 tackles to finish tied with Cody Simon for the most tackles in Sunday's game. Per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, Bethune is expected to miss multiple weeks while recovering from his ankle injury, so Robinson should start at middle linebacker for as long as the former is sidelined.
Aug 2, 2025
Activated off PUP list
The 49ers activated Robinson (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Saturday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson was dealing with an undisclosed injury to open up training camp but is now healthy again. He appeared in three games with San Francisco last season before suffering a torn ACL and will spend the remainder of the summer competing for a spot on the team's final roster.
Jul 18, 2025
Not healthy to open camp
Robinson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Robinson missed the majority of the 2024 season with a torn ACL, so the issue could still be lingering. If that's the case, he should have the chance to return at some point during training camp, though an exact timeline is unclear.
Mar 13, 2025
Re-signs on one-year deal
Robinson (knee) re-signed with the 49ers on Thursday via a one-year contract.
ANALYSIS
Robinson missed all but the first three games of the 2024 campaign due to a torn ACL, but he figures to be ready for the start of offseason activities. The depth linebacker has spent the last four years in San Francisco, in which span he's contributed almost exclusively on special teams.
Sep 28, 2024
Officially placed on IR
San Francisco placed Robinson (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson tore his ACL during Thursday's practice, and the 26-year-old linebacker will undergo season-ending surgery. His year ends with one solo tackle across three regular-season games while playing solely on special teams.
Sep 27, 2024
Tears ACL in practice
Robinson suffered a torn ACL during Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson was carted to the team facility after injuring his knee during practice, and further tests revealed that the 26-year-old linebacker sustained a season-ending injury. He'll shift his focus to rehab and recovery and aim to be fully healthy ahead of the 2025 season. In Robinson's absence, rookie seventh-round pick Tatum Bethune will step into a rotational role at linebacker behind starters Fred Warner, De'Vondre Campbell and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles.
Sep 26, 2024
Dealing with knee injury
Robinson left Thursday's practice session due to a knee injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice after he was carted off the practice field due to a knee injury. He'll undergo further testing on his knee, and Friday's practice report should provide clarity on the severity of the injury.
Oct 16, 2022
Back from IR
The 49ers activated Robinson (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing the 49ers' first five games while recovering from a high-ankle sprain, Robinson returned to practice Wednesday. The 49ers apparently came away encouraged by how Robinson checked out during those three sessions, so he looks as though he could get the chance to make his 2022 debut Sunday in Atlanta. The 24-year-old is projected to serve as a depth option at linebacker.
Oct 13, 2022
Designated to return
The 49ers announced Wednesday that Robinson (ankle) has been designated to return, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson hasn't yet suited up for a game this season due to a high-ankle sprain suffered during San Francisco's preseason finale. The second-year linebacker now looks to be nearing a return, though it remains to be seen if he'll gain clearance in time to play Week 6 versus Atlanta.
Aug 31, 2022
Lands on IR
The 49ers placed Robinson (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain during the team's preseason finale and will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season after landing on short-term IR. As a rookie, the second-year linebacker appeared in six games (spilt evenly between Denver and San Francisco) and recorded six tackles.
Aug 26, 2022
Diagnosed with high ankle sprain
Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain during Thursday's preseason contest against the Texans, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain after being ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason finale. The depth linebacker had already missed significant time during training camp due to a groin injury, so it's unlikely he'll have a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster.
Aug 25, 2022
Ruled out for Thursday
Robinson (ankle) will not return to Thursday's preseason finale against the Texans, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson has been dealing with a groin injury for most of August and he was considered questionable leading up to Thursday. Now the linebacker may be forced to miss even more time as he deals with recovering from an ankle injury. With Robinson inactive, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Segun Olubi will see extended minutes for the remainder of Thursday's contest.
Aug 13, 2022
Set to miss time with injury
Robinson (groin) is expected to miss the 49ers' practices this week while dealing with a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when the 24-year-old sustained this injury, but his next opportunity to play should come during San Francisco's preseason matchup against the Vikings on Aug. 20. Robinson exclusively on special teams (37 snaps) over the final three regular-season games for the 49ers in 2021 before re-signing with the team in January. With the second-year middle linebacker sidelined, backups Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Jeremiah Gemmel should she increased snaps during practice this week.
Oct 29, 2021
Rejoins Denver
Robinson (thumb) was signed to the Broncos' practice squad Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson started off the season on the Broncos' practice squad then was promoted to the Broncos' active roster at the beginning of October. The linebacker then picked up a thumb injury in the Broncos' loss to the Browns in Week 7 and was later waived by the team. Robinson will rejoin Denver and will likely fill a depth role for the Broncos' linebacker group.
Oct 26, 2021
Waived Tuesday
Robinson was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson is a Stanford product who went undrafted, but made the Broncos' practice squad out of camp. He injured his thumb against the Browns on Oct. 24, in his second career game, where he made three tackles before leaving. Robinson was likely waived to make room for the return of fellow linebacker Jonas Griffith (hamstring) from IR.
Oct 24, 2021
Injured Thursday
Robinson (thumb, wrist) was injured in Thursday's 17-14 loss to the Browns, Jeff Legwold of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson was on the Broncos practice squad prior to Thursday's game and saw increased action due to Micah Kiser (groin) getting injured during the game. The Broncos linebacker group has been decimated by injuries this season with seven different players hitting the IR since the season started. Robinson will hope to return to practice Thursday, even if in a limited fashion.
Oct 2, 2021
Promoted to active roster
The Broncos elevated Robinson to their active roster from their practice squad Saturday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Baron Browning (back) landed on the injury report Friday, so the Broncos will add Robinson to the active roster as a depth piece in case Browning is unable to suit up in Week 4. The rookie will look to make this NFL regular-season debut against the Ravens on Sunday.
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