The Kansas City Chiefs have been fairly active in free agency, signing/re-signing a total of seven players. Players returning to Kansas City include Trey Smith, Nick Bolton, and Marquise "Hollywood" Brown. While the new additions include left tackle Jaylon Moore, running back Elijah Mitchell and cornerback Kristian Fulton.
Each one of these players fills an important need for Kansas City going into 2025. That said, Brown's re-signing does not mean the Chiefs shouldn't look to add at least one more receiver. Unfortunately, one option, who happens to be a former Chief, came off the market on Tuesday night.
According to Ian Rapoport, the San Francisco 49ers signed Demarcus Robinson to a two-year deal worth $9.5 million with $6 million fully guaranteed. Robinson landing in San Francisco stings a bit, as the 49ers have been one of Kansas City's biggest rivals in recent years.
The #49ers and WR Demarcus Robinson are in agreement on a 2 year deal worth $9.5M total with $6M fully guaranteed, per @KatzBrosSports.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2025
49ers Add Former Chief WR Demarcus Robinson
The Chiefs selected Robinson with the 126th pick in the 2016 NFL draft. The fourth-round pick then played in Kansas City for six seasons (2016-2021). During those six seasons, he recorded 145 catches on 215 targets for 1,679 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Although Robinson's yardage output isn't anything spectacular, his 67% reception rate proved he was a reliable receiver. Moreover, Robinson never had a season under 10 yards a reception in Kansas City. While that streak ended in 2022 with the Baltimore Ravens (9.5), he returned to form with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023 (14.3) and 2024 (16.3).
At 30 years old, Robinson's explosiveness may start to dwindle. Yet, his reliable hands are enough to make him a trustworthy target. Therefore, his choice to join the 49ers on their quest to make it back to the Super Bowl feels like a betrayal.
Nonetheless, Robinson and the 49ers will likely have to overcome the Chiefs if they aim to win the Super Bowl.