Before the 2024 NFL regular season got underway, the San Francisco 49ers got some terrible news, with rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall getting shot during an attempted robbery.
Although this is the worst kind of news a team can get about one of its promising young players, Pearsall avoided severe injury, as none of his major organs were hit as the bullet passed through his chest.
Even though Pearsall avoided a severe health situation, the 24-year-old had to miss some time before starting his NFL career, as he has sat out the first six games of the season.
Fortunately, it appears Pearsall is nearing his return to the field, with Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reporting that the rookie will be back on the practice field for the 49ers ahead of their Week 7 Super Bowl rematch against the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.
#49ers WR Ricky Pearsall will return to practice next week, per Kyle Shanahan. Pearsall was shot in the chest on Aug. 31.
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) October 11, 2024
Obviously, this is great news for the team and Pearsall, especially with the 49ers coming off a road win against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks.
With the victory on “Thursday Night Football,” San Francisco improved its record to 3-3 and could be on the verge of turning things around after a disappointing start to the season that includes losses to the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals.
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