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.