Ricky Pearsall’s Injury-Riddled Path Back to the 49ers Field

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall entered the league on the reserve/non-football injury list after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest during his rookie season. Subsequent setbacks include a hamstring injury in 2025 and, most recently, surgery to repair a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). These injuries have limited his on-field availability and prolonged his rehabilitation timeline.

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Despite limited playing time, Pearsall posted 67 receptions for 928 yards and three touchdowns across his first two seasons. The inconsistency caused by his health issues has prevented him from securing a permanent role in the 49ers’ offense. In response, San Francisco bolstered its receiving corps by signing veteran Mike Evans in free agency and selecting De’Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Pearsall’s rookie contract runs through the 2027 season, making that year a pivotal period for his future with the team.

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Pearsall has used social-media platforms to convey a forward-looking mindset, emphasizing personal responsibility and a structured recovery plan spanning the next nine months.

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• “Nothing to be disappointed about. No regrets. No what ifs. Just peace in the midst of yet another trial, knowing I did everything I could,” — Ricky Pearsall

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• “The road back starts now. I’m ready for every part of it. Every early morning. Every setback. Every small win nobody sees. Every step that gets me closer to stepping back on that field,” — Ricky Pearsall

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