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Ricky Pearsall makes decision on 49ers season after latest setback

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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.

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.

Newsweek17 hrs ago

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

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USA Today1 days ago

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

Fox News1 days ago

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.

Samuel spent the first six years of his career with the 49ers before playing for the Commanders last season

After one season with the Commanders, the former All-Pro is going back to the Niners.

ESPN🏁 first to report2 days ago

49ers have 'concern' over Pearsall's latest knee flare up ESPN