Ricky Pearsall underwent season-ending PCL surgery on his right knee in early August 2026 after swelling recurred during 49ers training camp, landing the third-year wide receiver on injured reserve for the full regular season. The lingering issue originated in Week 4 of 2025, limiting him to nine games that year despite early promise and a career total of just 20 regular-season appearances through his first two NFL seasons. With Pearsall unavailable, San Francisco turned to veteran additions like Deebo Samuel to fill receiving roles opposite Mike Evans, eliminating any realistic path to positive yardage accumulation in 2026. Recovery timelines of six to twelve months point toward a potential 2027 return, but the current absence defines the market's baseline for his receiving production.