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PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football
Pearsall is dealing with a right knee injury, specifically a PCL flare-up that has heightened worries among fantasy managers. Injuries have already cost him 14 of 34 games in his first two NFL seasons, including a posterior cruciate ligament issue in his left knee that cost him eight contests in 2025. After injuring the PCL in Week 4 last season, his target share dropped from 19.3% to 6.2% and his fantasy points per game fell from 13.1 to 7.3. With the 49ers adding Mike Evans, second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling, and free agent Christian Kirk, there is no reason for the team to rush his recovery. Pearsall should be taken off fantasy draft boards until further notice, as his lack of availability continues to be a roadblock to fantasy production.
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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
The 49ers are exploring all options regarding Pearsall's knee issues. The source has ranked him at WR57, down from an initial ranking of 42, citing injury concerns and the pattern of recurring knee problems that suggest an extended absence rather than a quick recovery. The source views Pearsall as potentially injury-prone and notes the injuries are piling up, making him difficult to invest in despite the 49ers' talent at receiver (Christian Kirk, Mike Evans, George Kittle).
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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Losing Ricky Pearsall would remove the most natural vertical threat from Kyle Shanahan's receiving corps. He consistently pushed defenses deeper than San Francisco's other wideouts last season and produced explosive gains on one-quarter of his targets. His value extended beyond raw production: Pearsall's ability to stretch the field created space underneath for Jauan Jennings, the tight ends, and the running game. His combination of speed and contested catch ability would be difficult to replace directly.
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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Ricky Pearsall remains out of practice due to swelling connected to his PCL injury from last season. The 49ers are considering every available treatment option, including surgery that could wipe out his entire 2026 campaign. Matt Maiocco stated: "If surgery is required, he's going to miss the season." Pearsall and the 49ers entered the offseason hoping the injury would heal without surgery, but renewed swelling after only a few days of training camp has forced reconsideration. Maiocco described the decision as a calculated risk, noting that surgery in February or March may have cost Pearsall most or all of the season anyway. However, waiting longer creates additional concern: a delayed procedure could affect not only his 2026 availability but also his preparation for the following season. Maiocco concluded: "At this point, I think it's reasonable, rational, logical for the 49ers to not expect Ricky Pearsall to make any contribution in 2026."
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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Pearsall, San Francisco's first-round pick in 2024, had to sit out training camp practice on July 29 with a swollen knee—a flare-up of the PCL injury that limited him to nine games in 2025. NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco reported that Pearsall could require surgery on his knee, and if he does, the third-year wideout would have to miss the entire 2026 season. Maiocco stated: 'At this point, I think it's reasonable, rational, logical for the 49ers to not expect Ricky Pearsall to make any contribution in 2026.'
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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Harris Fantasy Football Podcast
2024 first-round pick and 2025 Harris Football flag player Pearsall's knee swelled up at the very beginning of training camp; beat reporters leaked that the team is very concerned about his future and he might need knee surgery. Harris has cratered Pearsall's rank to around 70 among wideouts, putting him outside the top 160, and says he will not draft him right now. The timing of the Debo Samuel signing reinforces concern about Pearsall's status.
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