49ers officially activate one WR, place another on IR before Week 9

The San Francisco 49ers officially activated wide receiver Demarcus Robinson from injured reserve (IR) ahead of their Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Simultaneously, they placed another wide receiver, Christian Kirk, on IR due to a meniscus injury sustained during practice. The severity of Kirk's injury remains unclear, with the 49ers facing the prospect of losing him for the remainder of the season if no other IR returns materialize.

This marks Kirk's second time on IR this year; he previously joined the list after a calf injury during training camp before returning midway through Week 7.

Robinson's return comes after he was lifted from IR, ending his four-week absence following a high ankle sprain sustained in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins. With a depleted receiving corps, the addition of Robinson provides quarterback Brock Purdy with a veteran option to bolster their offensive lineup. To accommodate this change, recently-signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

However, Hodge's tenure with the 49ers is brief, as he is set to revert back to the practice squad following their Week 9 matchup. Hodge made only one catch for 18 yards in 2026 before rejoining the team after a Week 8 bye following the signing.