Programming Note: Watch "49ers Now" with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA - The first pass Brock Purdy threw Ricky Pearsall's way whizzed past his ear as the 49ers' rookie receiver was turning to look for his quarterback. "It was just a communication error," Pearsall said on Wednesday, three days after he made his NFL debut against the Kansas City Chiefs. "Obviously, we haven't had many reps at that together, being out. I was a few yards too deep. I can cut that a little shorter, and the ball would've been right on my chest." Pearsall is trying to make up for a lot of lost time on the practice field, as he and Purdy work on building chemistry. The 49ers planned for Pearsall to be eased back into the action — just 50 days after he sustained a gunshot wound to his right chest. But Pearsall ended up playing 48 snaps (76 percent of the team's offensive plays) with the team's top three wide receivers out of action. "He did a good job adjusting in the game," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. "He went into the game playing only one spot and a couple...
49ers counting on Pearsall after slew of wide receiver injuries
2 hrs ago
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Similar Article Found
49ers confident young players can help turn around injury-plagued season
By David Bonilla
2 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers faced a devastating setback on Sunday. Not only did they lose another game to the Kansas City Chiefs, dropping their record to 3-4, but they also lost wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for the season due to a severe knee injury. This situation will require...
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers vs. Chiefs injury report: Wide receiver concerns for Super Bowl rematch
By David Bonilla
Oct 17
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 7 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Wide receiver woes
It's starting to look like wide receiver Jauan Jennings might not suit up for Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII...
"Swaggiest white boy I've ever seen": 49ers welcome back Ricky Pearsall
By David Bonilla
Oct 14
When San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Dominick Puni first heard the news that fellow rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall had been shot, he was stunned. Like many others, he scrambled to gather as much information as possible.
Pearsall was shot in the chest during a...
49ers open practice window for Ricky Pearsall
By David Bonilla
Oct 14
Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, currently on the non-football injury (NFI) list, is recovering from a gunshot wound to the chest sustained during a robbery attempt on August 31. On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers opened his practice window, allowing the team 21 days to...
Jordan Mason, Ricky Pearsall participating in 49ers' bonus Monday practice
By David Bonilla
Oct 14
The San Francisco 49ers faced the challenge of playing two games within five days. However, their Thursday night victory over the Seattle Seahawks afforded them some much-needed extra time off.
On Monday, the team returned to the practice field for a bonus session. Three...
Latest
- 49ers vs. Cowboys injury report: Several star players missing during Wednesday's practice
- Ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh helping NFC rival this week
- 49ers confident young players can help turn around injury-plagued season
- Why Kyle Shanahan expects 49ers' Ricky Pearsall to settle in quickly
- 49ers still expect Christian McCaffrey to return during the bye week
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • 10 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 8 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 5 hrs
-
Niners Wire • 21 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 3 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 4 hrs