Ricky Pearsall undergoes surgery, eyes nine-month recovery timeline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has completed surgery on a torn PCL and is focused on a nine-month recovery. Pearsall has played through the injury but was informed during training camp that surgery was necessary, which will end his 2026 season. He expressed confidence in returning to the field in 2027, sharing his commitment to the rehabilitation process and expressing gratitude for his supporters.
- •Pearsall underwent surgery to repair a torn PCL.
- •He is expected to take nine months for recovery.
- •The injury will end his 2026 season.
- •Pearsall has played through the injury previously.
- •He aims to return to play in 2027.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall reveals expected timeline for recovery
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ricky Pearsall has "no regrets" after surgery, expects nine-month recovery
"The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their top wide receivers for the year, but he has no regrets about the situation.
"49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out of surgery and focused on a nine-month recovery from a torn PCL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:07 PM49ers WR Ricky Pearsall reveals expected timeline for recovery
The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their top wide receivers for the year, but he has no regrets about the situation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:23 PMRicky Pearsall has "no regrets" after surgery, expects nine-month recovery
49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out of surgery and focused on a nine-month recovery from a torn PCL.
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