Ricky Pearsall Faces Potential Season-Ending Knee Surgery

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is sidelined due to recurring knee swelling linked to a 2025 PCL injury. The team is currently evaluating surgery, which could force him to miss the entire 2026 season. Insiders express significant doubt regarding his availability, and his injury status was a primary factor in the team's decision to bring back veteran receiver Deebo Samuel. The situation is considered a major blow to the 49ers' pass-catching depth as the team monitors his recovery.