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Niners WR Ricky Pearsall to undergo knee surgery, will miss 2026 season
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Key Points:
- Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 NFL season due to knee surgery, as announced by San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch, with the team placing him on injured reserve.
- Pearsall's knee issues began during the first week of camp, stemming from an injury sustained in 2025, leading to swelling and the need for PCL surgery and a lengthy recovery.
- Despite optimism entering the 2026 season after offseason recovery and the addition of Mike Evans to the receiving corps, Pearsall's health challenges have once again derailed his career.
- Pearsall's NFL journey has been marred by injuries and setbacks, including being shot in the chest during an armed robbery in 2024, which delayed his debut, and multiple injuries in 2025 limiting him to 10 games.
- To address the receiver gap, the 49ers signed veteran Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal, providing coach Kyle Shanahan with an experienced and familiar option for the 2026 season.
