{
  "id": 19105,
  "title": "49ers Lose Receiver For Entire Season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/49ers-lose-receiver-for-entire-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-01T17:52:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/49ers-lose-receiver-for-entire-season-12274214"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers announced that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a PCL injury to his right knee. The injury had been troubling Pearsall since last season. The 49ers are hoping he will return for the 2027 season. John Lynch, the general manager of the 49ers, made the announcement to reporters on Saturday. Pearsall, who was drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, had a promising rookie season but had to miss the first seven games due to a gunshot wound to the chest in August. He played in 11 games and started four in 2024, recording 31 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns. Pearsall had a similar performance in 2023, recording 31 receptions for 528 yards. Despite showing promise, Pearsall has struggled with consistency and will not have another chance to contribute to the team until next season. The 49ers have bolstered their wide receiver corps by signing Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal, joining Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. San Francisco also drafted De Zhaun Stribling in the second round of the 2026 draft, who could make a significant impact in his rookie year.",
  "summary": "The San Francisco 49ers will be without a wide receiver for the entire 2026 season due to a knee injury he sustained in 2025.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}