San Francisco added a proven, physical back in Brian Robinson to blunt the 49ers’ injury woes at running back, sending a 2026 sixth-rounder to Washington after Robinson clears a physical. The move shores up behind Christian McCaffrey, with SF’s backfield banged up by IR designations for Patrick Taylor, Corey Kiner and Ameer Abdullah this month, and Jordan James facing a broken finger. Robinson’s run-heavy profile—799 yards and eight TDs on 2022-23 carries plus 2,329 rushing yards in three seasons—gives the 49ers a trusted early-down option if McCaffrey’s workload ebbs. The blockbuster comes on the heels of SF swapping late picks with Kansas City to land Skyy Moore, adding another veteran asset to a revamped offense. The Robinson trade adds immediate depth, while the Moore deal signals SF’s willingness to invest in high-upside pieces for a contending roster.

Robinson’s history includes a life-altering 2022 carjacking episode in which he was shot but recovered to post a solid sophomore year. He’s viewed as a capable, between-the-tones runner who can keep the offense moving when McCaffrey needs a breather. Fantasy managers should watch how SF deploys him: expect a committee role with a clear path to touches in short-yardage, early downs, and pass protection packages. Skyy Moore’s arrival shores up the receiving corps and could compress the ceiling for miscapped targets, while the 49ers’ depth chart remains prone to fluctuations as IR returns unfold and James returns to action.