49ers Insider Delivers Grim Update on Ricky Pearsall
Summary
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is likely to miss the entire 2026 NFL season due to a knee injury involving his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The injury has not healed as expected, and surgery may be needed, which would impact his return and possibly the 2027 season as well.Key Facts
- Ricky Pearsall injured his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in his knee during the 2025 season.
- He missed eight games last year because of this injury.
- Pearsall and the 49ers chose not to have surgery after the 2025 season, hoping the injury would heal on its own.
- Swelling returned when Pearsall tested his knee at training camp, indicating the injury has not healed fully.
- If surgery is needed, he will miss the whole 2026 season.
- Pearsall played 9 games in 2025, gaining 528 yards with 36 catches.
- The 2026 season is his third in the NFL and the last year of his rookie contract unless the 49ers extend it.
- Missing the 2026 season could put extra pressure on Pearsall during the 2027 contract year.
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