Ricky Pearsall's PCL surgery ends his 2026 season

Recovery is projected at nine months.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 11 min read

Ricky Pearsall, who has been dealing with this PCL issue since last season and attempted to rehab it, faces a 9-month re Via @RapSheet on X

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.

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@RapSheet 2026-08-01T18:06:06.098430+00:00

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