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Report: Demarcus Robinson to be suspended for violating NFL substance abuse policy

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is facing a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. Maiocco says the possible suspension would stem from Robinson’s arrest and DUI charge in November in Southern California.

Demarcus Robinson, who played for the Los Angeles Rams last year, was charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI in January. He was arrested on Nov. 25 for suspicion of DUI after officers observed him driving more than 100 mph in a white Dodge sedan on US-101. The Rams did not suspend Robinson after he was arrested.

“I think it was a bad decision he made. I don’t think that makes him a bad person. And I do believe this is something that with the words that he said, our guys will learn from it, and hopefully nobody’s ever going to repeat something like this,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said, per ESPN.

Demarcus Robinson is entering his 10th NFL season

Robinson played in all 17 games for the Rams last year and caught 31 passes for 505 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns. In March, the former Florida Gators star signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with the 49ers. He will add depth to the wide receiver group after the 49ers traded Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders.

Robinson entered the NFL in 2016 after the Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the fourth round of the draft. He played primarily on special teams during a rookie season but became part of the receiver rotation in 2017. Robinson spent six seasons with the Chiefs and recorded 145 receptions for 1,679 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was part of the 2019 team that won the Super Bowl.

Before the start of the 2022 season, Robinson signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He played in 17 games with five starts and caught 48 passes for 458 yards and two touchdowns. In June 2023, Robinson signed a contract with the Rams. In that season, the 30-year-old caught 26 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns.