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49ers' Ricky Pearsall Returns to Practice After Shooting Recovery

The rookie wide receiver resumes training with the team 44 days after being shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco.

  • Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest on August 31 during an attempted robbery but avoided damage to vital organs, allowing for a rapid recovery.
  • The San Francisco 49ers have opened a 21-day practice window to evaluate Pearsall's readiness to rejoin the active roster.
  • Pearsall's return to practice has been a morale booster for the team, with teammates expressing admiration for his resilience and determination.
  • Drafted in the first round, Pearsall had already faced setbacks during training camp due to hamstring and shoulder injuries.
  • The suspect in the shooting, a 17-year-old, has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies.
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