49ers' Ricky Pearsall has knee surgery, targets 9-month recovery
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall underwent right knee surgery to repair a posterior cruciate ligament injury, beginning a projected nine-month recovery period before returning to play.
- Pearsall initially injured the knee in Week 4 of last season, missing significant time and initially opting against surgery in favor of rehab, but swelling during training camp led to the decision for surgery.
- The 49ers placed Pearsall on season-ending injured reserve, ending his third NFL season before it began, with hopes that he will be ready for the 2027 season.
- Pearsall expressed no regrets about the decision process and is focused on mental, physical, and spiritual recovery during the rehabilitation journey.
- The 49ers will face a key decision on Pearsall's fifth-year contract option next offseason; Pearsall has recorded 67 receptions, 928 yards, and three touchdowns in 20 career games.
