49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall sidelined for 2026 season due to injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season following a significant PCL injury. This injury occurs during a critical contract year, diminishing his prospects with the team and potentially affecting his future in the NFL. Experts predict that the 49ers may look to draft a replacement like Omarion Miller, following Pearsall's track record of underperformance and past injury struggles. Pearsall's absence could influence how the 49ers manage their receiving corps in upcoming seasons as they evaluate their options moving forward.
- •Ricky Pearsall suffers a season-ending PCL injury.
- •Pearsall was selected 31st overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- •He has missed significant games due to injuries in previous seasons.
- •The 49ers may draft a wide receiver to fill his role.
- •Rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is emerging in training camp.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers Get Blunt Message Over Ricky Pearsall Injury Handling
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers' Ricky Pearsall Receives Bad News in Bold Prediction
"The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Ricky Pearsall for the 2026 NFL season. On Aug. 1, the Niners announced that Pearsall’s season was over before it even started, placing him on season-ending injured reserve as he continues to deal with a posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee.Nonetheless, Pearsall’s injury is […] The post 49ers Get Blunt Message Over Ricky Pearsall Injury Handling appeared first on HEAVY.
"A devastating PCL injury sidelines the former first-round pick for the season, forcing San Francisco to consider drafting a replacement while his long-term future with the franchise fades.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:41 PM49ers Get Blunt Message Over Ricky Pearsall Injury Handling
The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Ricky Pearsall for the 2026 NFL season. On Aug. 1, the Niners announced that Pearsall’s season was over before it even started, placing him on season-ending injured reserve as he continues to deal with a posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee.Nonetheless, Pearsall’s injury is […] The post 49ers Get Blunt Message Over Ricky Pearsall Injury Handling appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:43 AM49ers' Ricky Pearsall Receives Bad News in Bold Prediction
A devastating PCL injury sidelines the former first-round pick for the season, forcing San Francisco to consider drafting a replacement while his long-term future with the franchise fades.
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