49ers WR Ricky Pearsall undergoes season-ending knee surgery

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has undergone season-ending surgery to repair a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the team announced on August 13, 2026. The procedure, which took place on Thursday morning, concludes a lengthy battle with an injury that has plagued him since the previous season and shifts his focus to a projected nine-month recovery timeline.

Pearsall, 25, shared the update on social media, posting a photo from his hospital bed surrounded by family. He expressed a determined outlook on the setback. "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," he wrote. He confirmed his season is over and his immediate goal is rehabilitation. "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."

The injury history is significant. Pearsall first hurt the knee in Week 4 of the 2025 season, which placed him on injured reserve. He returned in Week 11 but aggravated the PCL. The team and player opted against offseason...