49ers WR Ricky Pearsall to be placed on season-ending IR with PCL injury
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will undergo surgery on his right knee and be placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a PCL injury, with recovery expected to take six to 12 months.
- Pearsall, a 2024 first-round pick, has played only 20 games over two seasons, missing time due to a shooting incident and previous injuries, but was highly regarded by coach Kyle Shanahan before the latest setback.
- To compensate for Pearsall's absence, the 49ers have brought back former star receiver Deebo Samuel, who will participate in practice, and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is expected to see increased playing time.
- The 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries this season, including key players Christian Kirk, Jordan James, Malik Mustapha, Vederian Lowe, and Gracen Halton, impacting their depth early in training camp.
- Quarterback Brock Purdy has praised Stribling’s development, highlighting his route running, footwork, and reliability as the team adjusts to the changing receiver lineup.
