JUST IN: 49ers Re-Sign Veteran LB to the Practice Squad Just 21 Hours After His Release

Santa Clara, CA — Aug. 27, 2025. Less than a day after cutdown day, the San Francisco 49ers have brought LB Curtis Robinson back on a practice squad deal, completing the familiar loop of 53-man roster week: gone in the morning, back the next day. With live-game experience on special teams and the ability to plug gaps in sub-packages, Robinson remains a reliable piece that helps San Francisco keep tempo across the coverage units and preserve the defense’s “tough, fast, smart” identity.

The move fits the 49ers’ roster philosophy: push youth development while retaining veteran stabilizers to maintain continuity. In a linebacker room already anchored by Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw, re-signing Robinson to the practice squad gives the staff flexibility. If special-teams reinforcement is needed—or if injuries pop up—he’s an immediate elevation option (under league rules, a PS player can be elevated up to three times before requiring a 53-man contract).

Robinson knows the practice cadence and the defensive language in San Francisco, can toggle between WILL/SAM depending on the package, and serves as a trusted core-teamer on kickoff, punt, and punt return. That fluency shortens the runway if he’s called on game day and spares the front seven from deeper structural reshuffles. In the locker room, he’s also the type to “shepherd the young guys”—from game-prep habits to practice intensity—especially valuable in the first few weeks as rhythms settle.

“San Francisco is my home. From the drumbeat at Levi’s Stadium to the roar of The Faithful, I’ve always felt I belong here. Putting on the red and gold again—even on the practice squad—is an honor. My job hasn’t changed: run hard, tackle hard, mentor the young guys, and be ready the moment the team calls my name,” Robinson said upon his return.

Tactically, Robinson’s presence bolsters the post-cutdown plan: carry an extra LB with core special-teams value, optimize field position and game flow—the hidden levers that often decide early-season outcomes. It’s smart insurance: low cost, low risk, and ready to translate into live snaps when needed.

In the short term, expect the 49ers to monitor the linebacker group’s health and special-teams needs over the first one to two weeks. If an opening appears—via injury or a strategic tweak—Curtis Robinson becomes a strong candidate to rejoin the 53-man roster. For now, he’s the timely answer to a familiar question: how to keep speed and discipline on special teams while preserving defensive continuity in a season where every yard of field position matters.