The depth in the San Francisco 49ers receiving corps was tested almost immediately when starting wide receiver Ricky Pearsall went down with an injury that required season-ending surgery and veteran WR Christian Kirk was sidelined by a calf issue. Now it looks like that depth is ready to hold up going into the regular season.
After Pearsall and Kirk went out the 49ers saw veteran Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling also miss time with quad and hamstring issues, respectively. The result has been the emergence of veteran WR Demarcus Robinson, who stood out in the team's joint practice with the Tennessee ***** ans.
Via ESPN's Nick Wagoner:
Have said it repeatedly in this camp but will again here: Robinson has really developed a good rapport with Purdy. Those two had another big day today with some deep ones included. There was one rough day last week for that duo but they've otherwise been locked in.
Robinson joined the 49ers last season and after serving a suspension to start the year went on to grab 22 receptions for 276 yards and one touchdown. He also thrived in the postseason with six catches for 111 yards and one touchdown in the 49ers' wild card win vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

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