49ers wideout Pearsall to miss 2026 season after knee surgery
TL;DR
Ricky Pearsall will undergo knee surgery and miss the 2026 season after the 49ers placed him on injured reserve. His knee issues emerged in camp, compounding an injury from 2025 and prompting a PCL procedure with an expected 6–12 month recovery. Pearsall, a 2024 first‑round pick who was shot in the chest in 2024 and battled hamstring/knee injuries in 2025, will be replaced by Deebo Samuel on a one‑year deal as San Francisco reshapes its receiver group under Kyle Shanahan.
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- Niners WR Pearsall (knee) will miss 2026 season NFL.com
- 49ers WR Pearsall to have season-ending knee surgery ESPN
- NFL news, live updates: Ricky Pearsall to miss season for 49ers; Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Chiefs rookie Cyrus Allen carted off with injuries Yahoo Sports
- Ricky Pearsall (knee) placed on season-ending IR NBC Sports
- 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall to be placed on season-ending IR with PCL injury The New York Times
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