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Ricky Pearsall Says He Still Revisits 2024 Shooting Nightly as He Enters Larger 49ers Role

Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak says the sky is the limit if he stays healthy.

Overview

  • Pearsall told ESPN he relives the shooting every night but is working to frame the experience in a positive way to inspire others.
  • He was shot in the chest during an attempted armed robbery while shopping a year ago and returned to make his NFL debut 50 days later.
  • As a rookie in 2024, he recorded 31 receptions and three touchdowns for San Francisco.
  • Kubiak said Pearsall keeps improving with reps and emphasized staying on the field and taking care of his body.
  • He is expected to take on a bigger role in the 49ers' 2025 offense, with Week 1 on the road against the Seahawks.