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Kyle Shanahan: 49ers 'have to add somebody' after another WR injury

Expect the San Francisco 49ers to be active in adding another wide receiver with injuries piling up at the position.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers said after their recent win against the Miami Dolphins that the team needs to add another wide receiver to their roster due to a string of injuries. Demarcus Robinson, one of the receivers, suffered a high ankle sprain and will miss some time. Shanahan noted that losing receivers De Zhaun Stribling and Ricky Pearsall has been tough, and Christian Kirk will be out for a couple of weeks.

With Jordan Watkins being a healthy scratch in the first two games, other players like KhaDarel Hodge, Wesley Grimes, Will Pauling, and Jacob Cowing might see more action. The 49ers have room on their practice squad and could sign or outright offer contracts to players like Darius Slayton or Zay Jones. Malik Turner, a free agent, might return to contribute on special teams.

Shanahan plans to discuss potential roster changes with reporters soon and expects to have a decision by Wednesday.

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