Donte Whitner criticizes 49ers for handling of Ricky Pearsall's injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Former San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner has criticized the team's approach to Ricky Pearsall's knee injury management. Pearsall is undergoing season-ending surgery after the 49ers opted against a previous PCL operation. Whitner raised concerns about the team's decision-making and suggested Pearsall seek an independent evaluation. The injury timeline began in Week 4 of the 2025 season, compounded by additional issues during the following season. Pearsall's recovery is expected to take six to twelve months, targeting a return for the 2027 season.
- •Whitner questions 49ers' decision against PCL surgery for Pearsall.
- •Pearsall's injury issues date back to Week 4 of the 2025 season.
- •He aggravated his knee injury while posting 96 receiving yards against Tennessee.
- •Pearsall is expected to miss the entire 2026 season for recovery.
- •49ers re-signed Deebo Samuel to help fill Pearsall's roster spot.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-49ers DB blasts team, says they 'failed' injured WR Ricky Pearsall
"A former San Francisco 49ers DB took to his podcast to rip the team for their management of Ricky Pearsall's injury,
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