San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson suffered a non-contact right ankle injury during the Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins.
Robinson went down in the second quarter after appearing to roll his ankle while going untouched. He was later taken to the locker room on a cart. The 49ers initially listed him as questionable to return, although there was no detailed diagnosis available during the game.
What happened to Demarcus Robinson?
The injury happened on a play in which Robinson had a chance to make a big play for San Francisco. He was open downfield, but the pass from Brock Purdy was behind him. As Robinson moved to make the play, his right ankle appeared to turn without any contact from a Dolphins defender.
The video caught the attention of sports medicine specialist Dr. Jesse Morse, who discussed the injury and noted that Robinson appeared to roll the ankle while untouched. Morse also pointed out that the exact injury mechanism was difficult to determine from the available footage.