49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall’s Penalties Prove Costly in Loss to Dolphins

Two illegal formation penalties from Pearsall derailed a key third-quarter drive, highlighting the rookie's growing pains in San Francisco's 22-17 defeat.

• Ricky Pearsall, a rookie wide receiver for the 49ers, committed two illegal formation penalties during a critical third-quarter drive against the Dolphins.
• The penalties negated a 16-yard pass to Deebo Samuel that would have placed the 49ers at Miami's 2-yard line, forcing a longer field goal attempt that was ultimately missed.
• Wide receivers coach Leonard Hankerson was seen reprimanding Pearsall on the sideline, a moment captured by CBS cameras during the broadcast.
• Pearsall acknowledged responsibility for the mistakes, attributing them to communication errors and vowing to improve as he adjusts to the complexities of the team's offense.
• Despite the errors, Pearsall recorded a career-high four receptions for 37 yards, showing potential in an otherwise challenging season marked by injuries and adversity.

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