49ers’ Ricky Pearsall back in weight room 48 hours after shooting

San Francisco 49ers first-round rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery on Saturday in what could have been an incredibly tragic story. However, Pearsall not only survived, but it appears he’s back on his feet just days later, as reports surfaced Tuesday that he died. returned to the team weight room.

“Ricky Pearsall was back at the 49ers’ facility in the weight room about 48 hours after being shot in the chest, according to Tim Ryan of KNBR,” The Athletic’s David Lombardi shared Tuesday.

While that’s certainly good news, Pearsall will miss at least the first four games of the 2024 NFL season on the non-football injury list. It’s a small price to pay for the rookie receiver’s luck in being alive after his daylight shooting in downtown San Francisco.

San Francisco police have made an arrest in the shooting, taking into custody a 17-year-old from nearby Tracy, California, for the incident that allegedly occurred when the teen attempted to steal WR’s Rolex watch at gunpoint and Pearsall returned fire.

The former Florida receiver was a first-round pick by the 49ers as the team dealt with the Brandon Aiyuk contract drama this offseason. He had a solid training camp when healthy, but a lingering shoulder injury has hampered his participation in team activities. Entering the season, he was considered the 49ers’ fourth receiver behind Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel and Juaun Jennings.

Missing the first four games of the season on the NFI list means Pearsall will be out for the 49ers’ games against the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots. If he’s healthy enough to return after the Week 5 shootaround, he’ll be on the field when the Niners host the Arizona Cardinals.

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