Ricky Pearsall takes huge step toward making his 49ers debut
May 10, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (14) smiles during the 49ers rookie minicamp at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Mandatory Credit: Robert Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall appears set to make his NFL debut, possibly as soon as Sunday, less than two months after he was shot in the chest.
The 49ers officially opened Pearsall’s practice window this week as he remains on the reserve/non-football injury list. Though he still has not been officially activated, Pearsall was a full participant in practice Thursday for a second consecutive day, and was seen in full pads during drills.
WR Ricky Pearsall (chest) was a full participant at 49ers practice for the second day in a row. He remains on the reserve/non-football injury list. The 49ers designated him for return earlier this week.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 17, 2024
Related: First look at Ricky Pearsall in full pads https://t.co/2TrdxqX6mP pic.twitter.com/lsHwL4vpNq
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) October 17, 2024
This indicates that Pearsall might be on track to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. That may be even more likely, as fellow receiver Jauan Jennings missed another day of practice due to a hip injury.
Pearsall was shot in the chest on Aug. 1 in San Francisco during an attempted robbery. His injuries wound up being remarkably manageable, and though the 49ers quickly ruled him out for the start of the season, he was trying to get involved in practice less than a week after the incident. If he plays, his role will likely be fairly minor, but it’s remarkable that he will be on the field to begin with.