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49ers Name Ricky Pearsall as WR1 Following Offseason Overhaul

With Deebo Samuel traded and Brandon Aiyuk sidelined by injury, Ricky Pearsall steps into the leading wide receiver role for the 2025 season.

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Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (14) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ricky Pearsall has been officially elevated to the 49ers' WR1 role and will wear the symbolic No. 1 jersey for the upcoming season.
  • The team traded Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in March 2025, further reshaping their wide receiver corps.
  • Brandon Aiyuk is recovering from a torn ACL and MCL sustained in April OTAs, leaving his return timeline uncertain.
  • Pearsall showed potential late in his rookie season, highlighted by an eight-catch, 141-yard performance in Week 16 against Detroit.
  • ESPN analysts project Pearsall to thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, though his breakout may take time as he adjusts to an expanded role.