49ers WR Ricky Pearsall Undergoes Knee Surgery, Faces Nine-Month Recovery
Pearsall had been limited to nine games last season and has already missed 14 games in his first two NFL seasons.
- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall underwent surgery Thursday to repair a PCL injury, officially ending his 2026 season before it began.
- After choosing rehabilitation over surgery during the offseason, Pearsall experienced renewed swelling following three training camp practices earlier this month, prompting the 49ers to place him on season-ending injured reserve.
- The 2024 first-round pick has already missed 14 games over his first two NFL seasons; Pearsall holds career totals of 67 catches for 928 yards over 20 games.
- San Francisco will now rely on a revamped receiving corps featuring veterans Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel to replace Pearsall's production, while facing a fifth-year option decision next offseason.
- Pearsall expressed determination on social media, stating "The road back starts now," as he and the 49ers target his return for the 2027 season following a nine-month recovery.
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49ers WR Ricky Pearsall undergoes knee surgery, faces nine-month recovery
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has undergone surgery to repair the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is facing an estimated nine-month recovery. Pearsall announced he underwent the procedure Thursday on social media, beginning the rehabilitation process after the injury ended his 2026 season before it began. Pearsall initially injured the knee during a Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. The 49e…
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49ERS: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said that he is ready to tackle his expected nine-month recovery following knee surgery. Pearsall, a 2024 first-round pick, experienced pain and swelling in his knee earlier last week at training camp.…
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall on recovery: ‘Road back starts now’
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said Thursday that he is ready to tackle his expected nine-month recovery following knee surgery. "Nothing to be disappointed about. No regrets. No what ifs. Just peace in the midst of yet another tri...
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