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Ricky Pearsall Reflects One Year After Shooting as 49ers Teammates Praise His Resilience

Pearsall says he still revisits the incident nightly, reframing the experience to cope and encourage others.

Overview

  • The second-year wide receiver told ESPN he thinks about the shooting every night and is working to put it in a positive light as part of his healing.
  • He said he is open to meeting the 17-year-old charged in the case if the teenager is willing.
  • Pearsall returned to the field 50 days after the incident and completed his rookie season, entering 2025 with growing responsibilities in the offense.
  • Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said Pearsall keeps improving and emphasized staying healthy as the key to his next step.
  • Trent Williams lauded Pearsall’s attitude following the ordeal, and the receiver recently appeared at a Valkyries game in San Francisco with teammates and family.