What happened: Pearsall is out of practice after swelling developed in the knee tied to his 2025 PCL injury. San Francisco is considering all options, including surgery.

Why it matters: The uncertainty complicates San Francisco's receiver planning before the upcoming season. Further delay followed by surgery could affect Pearsall's availability or readiness for 2027.

What to watch: The next decision is whether to keep waiting for the knee to heal or proceed with surgery.