49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall undergoes season-ending knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers is set for knee surgery, ruling him out for the entire 2026 NFL season. The decision comes after Pearsall has been hampered by a PCL injury, which he sustained last year. Pearsall previously faced a serious incident in 2024 when he was shot during an attempted robbery. After a promising start to his NFL career, including a notable performance in Week 17 of his rookie season, this latest injury is a setback. Pearsall is expected to return to full health for the 2027 season.
- •Pearsall will undergo surgery on a problematic left knee.
- •He is out for the entire 2026 NFL season.
- •Pearsall has struggled with injuries since a gunshot incident in 2024.
- •He caught 61 passes for 794 yards and 7 touchdowns at ASU.
- •Pearsall is expected to be fully healthy for the 2027 season.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Gunshot and now a knee injury, ex-ASU football star finds more bad luck
"49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall will have surgery on a problematic left knee and is out for the 2026 season. He played at ASU and Corona del Sol High.
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