Pearsall was in the 49ers' locker room on Wednesday, preparing for his second practice since the August shooting. During an informal chat with reporters, he expressed enthusiasm, saying he feels "ready to roll" and eager to rejoin his team.
However, Pearsall noted that his timeline for returning to the active roster is ultimately in the hands of the 49ers, who will decide when to activate him from the non-football injury (NFI) list. He shared that he was thrilled to test his stamina on Monday, particularly during a two-minute drill.
"We let him break the team down," head coach Kyle Shanahan said, reflecting on Pearsall's first day back at practice. "He was excited. We didn't do much. We just had one two-minute drill. He was out of breath from it, so we were messing with him, trying to get him to talk right away.
"It was more just because he was so excited to be out there and stuff. But it was a good first day, and pumped to see him out there this afternoon."
Shanahan added, "I think the guys are just happy for him. They know he's wanted to be a part of this. It's been a crazy story ... he's worked to get here, and I know the guys are just excited for him and ready to support him, help him come along."
Despite the difficult circumstances, wide receiver Deebo Samuel prefers to see a silver lining in Pearsall's return.
"I look at it as a blessing," Samuel said. "Anything could have went wrong, but God was with him in the situation, and we're always glad to get him back. He's been excited. He's never left the building and [he's been] here every day, just doing the best he can to get back."
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