49ers place wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on injured reserve for season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 NFL season following surgery on his posterior cruciate ligament. The team placed Pearsall on injured reserve on Aug. 1 after he failed to recover from a PCL sprain originally sustained during the 2025 season. General manager John Lynch confirmed that the injury did not resolve with rest as anticipated. Pearsall previously limited his participation in training camp due to knee swelling before medical staff ruled him out for the duration of the year. This absence marks the latest setback for the third-year receiver, who has played in 20 professional games since being selected in the 2024 NFL draft. San Francisco enters the season with a receiver corps that includes Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and De'Zhaun Stribling.
- •Ricky Pearsall underwent season-ending PCL surgery at the beginning of August.
- •The 49ers officially placed the receiver on injured reserve on Aug. 1.
- •Pearsall has appeared in 20 career games over two seasons.
- •The team depth chart includes Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and De'Zhaun Stribling.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Ricky Pearsall? A Look at the 49ers WR’s Devastating Injury and Why He’s Sidelined Week 1
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Is Ricky Pearsall out for the season? Injury update for 49ers WR
"Ricky Pearsall has already endured an unusually difficult start to his NFL career, dealing with setbacks that have limited his opportunities to establish himself as a consistent contributor. While the 2026 season was expected to present another chance for Pearsall to take a major step forward, his situation has once again become a major talking point surrounding the 49ers.
"When will Ricky Pearsall return from his injury? The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver is not playing against the Rams in Week 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:35 PMWhat Happened to Ricky Pearsall? A Look at the 49ers WR’s Devastating Injury and Why He’s Sidelined Week 1
Ricky Pearsall has already endured an unusually difficult start to his NFL career, dealing with setbacks that have limited his opportunities to establish himself as a consistent contributor. While the 2026 season was expected to present another chance for Pearsall to take a major step forward, his situation has once again become a major talking point surrounding the 49ers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:31 AMIs Ricky Pearsall out for the season? Injury update for 49ers WR
When will Ricky Pearsall return from his injury? The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver is not playing against the Rams in Week 1.
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