Ricky Pearsall’s Long Road to Recovery | California News

Ricky Pearsall’s NFL comeback just got a lot longer — and tougher — after surgery on his right knee, sidelining him for roughly nine months. The 49ers’ wideout, who never missed a college game and has only played in 20 of his 30 career games, now faces a grueling rehab ahead. His injury came early in training camp, forcing the team to opt for surgery over rehab — and landing him on injured reserve before his third season even began. Already battling a rough rookie year (missed first six games after being shot) and nagging knee issues last season, Pearsall’s stats (67 catches, 928 yards, 3 TDs) don’t yet reflect his potential. With his fifth-year option looming next offseason, the 49ers must weigh his resilience against his injury history. But Pearsall’s mindset is clear: he’s all-in on the grind, ready to rebuild his body, mind, and spirit — one painful step at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c5dd602dad5d8c3