The 49ers receiver room takes another hit. Ricky Pearsall is headed for season-ending PCL surgery on his right knee and will miss all of 2026, with a recovery timeline in the six-to-twelve month range. The 2024 first-rounder had been managing the injury since Week 4 of last season and was shut down after just two training camp practices. San Francisco already responded by bringing back Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million. For DFS, that vacated target share is the story: Deebo and Jauan Jennings get a clearer runway, and George Kittle’s role in the middle of the field only gets bigger. Adjust your early-season Niners stacks accordingly. (source: ESPN, NFL.com, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Rumors, SF Chronicle)
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall Out for 2026 Season After PCL Surgery
The 49ers receiver room takes another hit. Ricky Pearsall is headed for season-ending PCL surgery on his right knee and will miss all of 2026, with a recovery timeline in the six-to-twelve month range. The 2024 first-rounder had been managing the injury since Week 4 of last season and was shut down after just two training camp practices. San Francisco already responded by bringing back Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million. For DFS, that vacated target share is the story: Deebo and Jauan Jennings get a clearer runway, and George Kittle's role in the middle of the field only gets bigger. Adjust your early-season Niners stacks accordingly. (source: ESPN, NFL.com, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Rumors, SF Chronicle)