49ers WR Ricky Pearsall sidelined with knee swelling ahead of training camp
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out of practice due to knee swelling linked to a previous PCL injury. The team has expressed concern about his condition as he has already faced multiple injuries throughout his early career. Pearsall missed significant time last season due to a PCL issue that cost him eight regular season games and a playoff game. The 49ers are short on healthy wideouts as Christian Kirk is also sidelined with a calf injury. San Francisco is exploring options to address Pearsall's injury as training camp progresses.
- •Ricky Pearsall is out of practice due to knee swelling.
- •Injury relates to a PCL issue from the 2025 season.
- •Christian Kirk is also injured, creating depth concerns.
- •Pearsall has struggled with injuries throughout his career.
- •The team is exploring options for Pearsall's condition.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers have some 'concern' over potential breakout WR's swollen knee
- 10:26 PMESPN — 49ers have 'concern' over Pearsall's knee flare up
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers are concerned about knee injury to WR Ricky Pearsall
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Ricky Pearsall injury: 49ers concerned about WR's knee swelling
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ricky Pearsall dealing with knee swelling related to 2025 injury
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall dealing with knee swelling; the team has 'some concern'
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers 'concerned' about WR Ricky Pearsall due to lingering injury
"San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall has been sidelined by a knee injury and there is no timeline for his return. The 49ers said Wednesday that Pearsall is dealing with swelling in the right knee that is related to the posterior cruciate ligament injury that forced him to miss eight games in the 2025 regular season. The team is concerned that the knee is still an issue after Pearsall participated in just two practices in training camp and is evaluating all options.
"49ers WR Ricky Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee. The Niners say they have some "concern" about the latest flare up and are "exploring all options."
"The San Francisco 49ers have a trio of players dealing with new injuries, including one to an oft-injured wide receiver.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:50 PM49ers have some 'concern' over potential breakout WR's swollen knee
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall had to sit out of training camp practice with a swollen knee.
- ESPNJul 29, 2026, 10:26 PM49ers have 'concern' over Pearsall's knee flare up
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee. The Niners say they have some "concern" about the latest flare up and are "exploring all options."
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:10 PM49ers are concerned about knee injury to WR Ricky Pearsall
San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall has been sidelined by a knee injury and there is no timeline for his return. The 49ers said Wednesday that Pearsall is dealing with swelling in the right knee that is related to the posterior cruciate ligament injury that forced him to miss eight games in the 2025 regular season. The team is concerned that the knee is still an issue after Pearsall participated in just two practices in training camp and is evaluating all options.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:41 PMRicky Pearsall injury: 49ers concerned about WR's knee swelling
Pearsall missed eight games last season after a PCL injury
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:49 PMRicky Pearsall dealing with knee swelling related to 2025 injury
49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is dealing with more knee problems.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:47 PM49ers WR Ricky Pearsall dealing with knee swelling; the team has 'some concern'
If Pearsall misses significant time, the 49ers all of a sudden have a lack of WR depth.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:45 PM49ers 'concerned' about WR Ricky Pearsall due to lingering injury
The San Francisco 49ers have a trio of players dealing with new injuries, including one to an oft-injured wide receiver.
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