Ricky Pearsall Set for Surgery, Latest on 49ers WR's Status and Timeline to Return from Injury
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season due to a knee injury requiring PCL surgery, as announced by GM John Lynch.
- The typical recovery time for PCL surgery ranges from six to 12 months, with a likely return around nine months, aiming for full recovery by the 2027 season.
- Pearsall’s placement on injured reserve allowed the 49ers to sign Deebo Samuel, who officially rejoined the team on Saturday.
- Pearsall originally injured his knee in Week 4 of the 2025 season, which caused swelling and missed games later in the year, impacting his overall performance.
- As a first-round pick in 2024, Pearsall will have played a total of 20 games over his first three seasons, including the upcoming missed season.
