Overview
- Pearsall underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn posterior cruciate ligament and has said he is targeting a roughly nine‑month recovery aimed at returning for the 2027 season.
- The 49ers placed Pearsall on season‑ending injured reserve on Aug. 1 after renewed swelling during training camp prompted the decision to operate.
- San Francisco will rely on veteran signings and younger receivers — including Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk — to cover Pearsall’s absence in the 2026 season.
- Pearsall’s recovery follows a string of setbacks that limited his first two NFL seasons, including a 2024 gunshot wound and the PCL injury sustained Sept. 28, 2025, which together have curtailed his availability.
- Key items to watch are Pearsall’s rehab progress over the next nine months, how the team manages receiver snaps in the preseason, and the 49ers’ offseason choice on his fifth‑year rookie contract option.