Ricky Pearsall injury: 49ers receiver to undergo season-ending surgery on lingering PCL

Pearsall has been dealing with the issue since last season Aug 1, 2026 at 3:57 pm ET • 2 min read Getty Images Injuries have hampered the 49ers for years, and that once again appears to be the case in 2026. On Saturday, the 49ers placed receiver and former first-round pick Ricky Pearsall on season-ending injured reserv

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the upcoming season to get surgery on his knee.

Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 NFL season, forcing San Francisco to lean on its veteran receivers and a promising second-round rookie.

49ers WR Pearsall to have season-ending knee surgery  ESPN

Pearsall missed 14 of 34 games in his first two seasons, including eight in 2025 with a right knee injury that continues to bother him.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers didn't sign Deebo Samuel just because of Ricky Pearsall's injury.

Adam Schefter provides update on 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall injury  ninerswire.usatoday.com

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Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers after Ricky Pearsall suffered a knee injury.

49ers Bring Deebo Samuel Back to Replace Injured Pearsall  Sports Illustrated