Lynch confident Pearsall will contribute to 49ers in 2024

SANTA CLARA — General manager John Lynch did not hesitate Tuesday when asked if 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to get on the field and make a contribution this season. "Oh, yeah. Yeah," Lynch answered. "He's doing remarkably well." Pearsall spent approximately 21 hours at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center after being the victim of a gunshot wound through his chest on Saturday afternoon during an attempted armed robbery near Union Square in San Francisco. The 49ers selected Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite his limited practice time due to hamstring and shoulder issues, San Francisco has seen enough from Pearsall to feel good about his future. "When we drafted Ricky, we did it for the long term," Lynch said. "He's going to be a fantastic player here. He's eager." The 49ers on Monday placed Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list, which makes him ineligible for the first four games of the 2024 NFL regular season. Pearsall could be eligible to make his NFL debut as early as the team's Oct. 6 game in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. But Lynch suggested it...