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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall underwent surgery to repair a torn PCL and faces a nine-month recovery that will sideline him through the 2026 season, with Pearsall posting that he has no regrets and is focused on returning in 2027.
In a camp beset by injuries, second-year receiver Junior Bergen has stepped up, grabbing two red-zone catches and strengthening his case for a roster spot as Brock Purdy shines; with Ricky Pearsall sidelined for season-ending surgery and other vets managing bumps, San Francisco is evaluating depth while coach Chris Foerster stresses staying measured about August setbacks.
With Ricky Pearsall sidelined by injury, the 49ers face wide receiver depth concerns and are weighing a potential Brandon Aiyuk reunion to bolster the unit behind Deebo Samuel; no roster move has been announced.
Ricky Pearsall is sidelined for the season with a knee injury (PCL) requiring season-ending surgery, while Deebo Samuel makes a return to practice; longtime executive VP Paraag Marathe is leaving football operations to focus on 49ers Enterprises’ soccer ventures (Leeds United and Rangers).
The 49ers say Ricky Pearsall will undergo PCL surgery and be placed on season-ending IR, with a six-to-12-month recovery and a nine-month sweet spot, aiming to be ready for 2027; Pearsall’s IR opens a roster spot filled by Deebo Samuel, leaving a WR group led by Samuel alongside Evans, Stribling, Kirk and Robinson.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will be placed on season-ending injured reserve after a lingering PCL injury, with surgery planned to aim for 2027; Pearsall, a 2024 first-round pick, has career totals of 67 catches for 928 yards and three TDs. The 49ers recently re-signed Deebo Samuel and may seek additional receivers to pair with veteran Mike Evans.
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.
Ricky Pearsall is sidelined at 49ers camp with a re-aggravated PCL injury; symptoms emerged during intensive drills, leading medical voices to say surgery should be a last resort due to long recovery (9–12 months) and mixed results, so rehab and rest are the initial plan with surgery as a potential contingency, not a certainty.
The 49ers move quickly to replace injured Ricky Pearsall by bringing Deebo Samuel into the wide receiver mix, likely at flanker, while Pearsall’s knee issues threaten his 2026 season and push a broader WR reboot. De’Zhaun Stribling has been the standout early in camp, drawing praise from Evans and others as San Francisco builds its aging receiver corps; notes from Friday include strong blocking by Trent Williams, Williams and Bosa working together, Nick Martin at SAM, Shanahan’s hands-on approach, Foerster’s team speech, and a late practice scuffle.
San Francisco re-signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to reinsert a versatile playmaker at the Z receiver spot, as Ricky Pearsall deals with a recurring knee injury that could sideline him. With Pearsall’s health uncertain and the WR corps thin, Samuel’s return provides familiarity and depth for the 49ers, who are also reshaping their roster with other signings.
Day 3 of 49ers camp featured standout performances from Demarcus Robinson and other receivers, a healthy-looking Dre Greenlaw, and an early-effort interception by Jack Jones, with Brock Purdy making smart, decisive throws. Ricky Pearsall left practice with knee swelling tied to a prior PCL injury and costs or potential surgery loom over his availability, raising questions about receiver depth as the team moves through camp.
The 49ers’ first day of free agency brought Mike Evans and Vederian Lowe, boosting Brock Purdy’s red-zone options and potentially easing Ricky Pearsall’s coverage battles, but concerns remain about the pass rush and the interior of the offensive line, signaling continued work to bolster both fronts.
The 49ers listed Ricky Pearsall as active and Ji'Ayir Brown as out for the Divisional Round against the Seahawks, with seven players declared inactive (Jordan Watkins, Robert Beal Jr., Kevin Givens, Isaac Guerendo, Ji'Ayir Brown, Brandon Parker, Sebastian Valdez) and LB Fred Warner OUT as he was not activated.
The 49ers’ Brock Purdy is set for a healthier supporting cast in the Divisional Round vs. Seattle, as Trent Williams returns to full participation and Ricky Pearsall says he’s confident he’ll play through knee soreness, giving Purdy more protection and targets, though George Kittle is out for the season and Fred Warner and Ji’Ayir Brown are sidelined.
San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall expects to practice in full and is optimistic about playing Saturday against Seattle, potentially giving them their three best receivers. Linebacker Fred Warner remains day-to-day but trending toward a return, while left tackle Trent Williams was upgraded to full participation, signaling positive injury news for the offense ahead of the weekend clash.