49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall begins nine-month rehab after PCL surgery
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has undergone surgery to repair a torn posterior cruciate ligament and expects a nine-month recovery before returning to play.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsand announced he has completed surgery to repair a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and will begin a nine-month rehabilitation program. The injury, which he had been playing through, was deemed to require surgical intervention during training camp, ending his 2026 season.
"Nothing to be disappointed about. No regrets. No what-ifs. Just peace in the midst of yet another trial, knowing I did everything I could," Pearsand wrote on social media. He said the procedure allows him to focus on the recovery timeline and expressed confidence about returning to the field in 2027. Pearsand thanked supporters and acknowledged critics as he prepares for the rehabilitation process. "The road back starts now. I’m ready for every part of it. Every early morning. Every setback. Every small win nobody sees. Every step that gets me closer to stepping back on that field," he added.