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Ricky Pearsall set for pivotal role with 49ers in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:52 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Ricky Pearsall set for pivotal role with 49ers in 2026

Summary

Ricky Pearsall is poised to play a significant part in the San Francisco 49ers' offense for the 2026 NFL season. With the wide receiver corps undergoing changes, Pearsall's development is seen as crucial, especially after the departure of Brandon Aiyuk and Juan Jennings. Coming off a 2025 season with 36 catches for 528 yards, he will be joined by rookie De'Zhaun Stribling and veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. The 49ers are looking to enhance their passing attack following the recent contract extension of quarterback Brock Purdy. The team's success may hinge on these young receivers stepping up alongside established stars like Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, who is recovering from an Achilles injury.

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•Pearsall had 36 catches for 528 yards in the 2025 season.
•49ers are reshaping their wide receiver group for 2026.
•Brandon Aiyuk is expected to leave the team.
•Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling joins Pearsall and veterans.
•Brock Purdy signed a lucrative contract extension last fall.

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8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Major opportunity awaits former Florida star WR Ricky Pearsall in 2026

What they're saying

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ESPN identified San Francisco's wide receiver room as one of the biggest questions entering 2026, creating a big opportunity for Ricky Pearsall.
— Yahoo Sports

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