Ricky Pearsall Health, Injury Updates & History

Pearsall underwent surgery to repair the PCL in his right knee after renewed swelling during trainin...

49ers GM John Lynch confirmed WR Ricky Pearsall will undergo surgery on his right knee and go on season-ending injured reserve, with recovery expected to take 6 to 12 months (the "sweet spot" being around nine) and surgery set for the next couple of weeks. It's his second straight season cut short: a PCL injury in the same knee sidelined him for eight games in 2025, and as a rookie in 2024 he missed six games after being shot during an attempted robbery, finishing that year with 31 catches for 400 yards and three touchdowns. Through two seasons, Pearsall has played in only 20 games.

Pearsall's first two NFL seasons have been marked by repeated setbacks, as he has appeared in just 20 of a possible 34 regular-season games. A gunshot wound to the chest delayed his rookie debut, while a PCL injury in 2025 sidelined him for six games. Although he did not require offseason surgery, Pearsall has already experienced swelling in the same knee early in training camp, raising renewed concern about the injury. His availability will depend on how the knee responds to treatment, making it a situation to monitor closely.

Questionable for Week 18 with a knee/ankle injury

Will return from his knee injury for Week 11

Out for Week 9 with a knee injury

Ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Falcons due to the PCL injury in his right knee that held him out of practice all week

Has been ruled out of Week 6 with a knee injury, Pearsall hasn't practiced since Week 4, when he played through a PCL injury but wasn't able to finish out a loss to the Jaguars

Has been ruled out of Thursday Night Football with a knee injury sustained during last week’s game

Sat out practice on Tuesday with a knee injury ahead of Thursday Night Football, he likely be listed as questionable for TNF according to GM John Lynch