What happened: The ligament issue dates to last season and persisted after Pearsall attempted rehabilitation. GM John Lynch announced that Ricky Pearsall will have surgery and go on season-ending injured reserve.
Why it matters: San Francisco loses a receiving option before the 2026 preseason. The rehabilitation timetable extends beyond the upcoming NFL schedule.
By the numbers: The nine-month recovery estimate matches the stated timeframe for an ACL injury.
What to watch: The next steps are the procedure and the start of rehabilitation. San Francisco must set its receiver rotation without Pearsall.