Ricky Pearsall considers PCL surgery after injury setback at camp

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Ricky Pearsall considers PCL surgery after injury setback at camp
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Ricky Pearsall is contemplating surgery for a PCL injury that has kept him out of the San Francisco 49ers' training camp this summer. The injury was aggravated in December 2025, and medical professionals generally recommend non-operative management until symptoms worsen. Critics questioned the timing of potential surgery, suggesting he could have acted earlier in the offseason, but experts explain the wait aligns with standard medical advice. Surgery remains an option, and the team is evaluating further steps after unsuccessful rehabilitation efforts.

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  • Pearsall is out of 49ers training camp with a PCL injury.
  • He re-aggravated the injury last December during the previous season.
  • Doctors generally recommend delaying surgery until necessary.
  • Experts highlight that many PCL injuries heal without surgery.
  • 49ers are assessing next steps after rehabilitation efforts.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo SportsRicky Pearsall waiting to have surgery on PCL wasn’t avoidance; it was medically sound
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Some may wonder why Pearsall tried to let his PCL heal on its own. Turns out that’s what doctors recommend.

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