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Injury Update: WR’s Status Revealed for 49ers Cardinals Showdown

In the midst of a brutal injury wave for the San Francisco 49ers during the 2025 NFL season, fans finally have something to celebrate. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is healthy and ready to play in this Sunday’s crucial matchup against the Arizona Cardinals (November 16).

According to head coach Kyle Shanahan and the official injury report, Pearsall is off the list entirely, has met all his sprint benchmarks, and completed full practice sessions heading into the weekend. Unless there’s a last-minute setback, the second-year receiver is expected to be fully active for the first time since Week 4.

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💥 Back After Nearly 2 Months With PCL Injury

Ricky Pearsall, a 2024 first-round pick out of Florida, had a hot start to the season, posting 20 receptions for 327 yards in just four games. But during the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 28, he suffered a PCL injury in his knee after a hard fall. Though initially labeled minor, the injury kept him out from Week 5 through Week 10.

The 49ers didn’t place him on IR, sparking concern about the true extent of the injury. But this week, Pearsall slowly ramped up practice starting with limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, and finishing with full participation on Friday (November 14). He reportedly hit all his speed metrics and was spotted doing sprint work and even shooting hoops in the locker room, a strong sign he’s back to full health.

🔥 Just in Time for an Offensive Spark

Pearsall’s return is massive, especially with both Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk dealing with minor injuries. The 49ers’ offense is also looking to regain momentum as quarterback Brock Purdy makes his own return after a toe injury that kept him out for six games.

Their opponent, the Cardinals (3-6), just allowed 198 rushing yards in a 44-22 blowout loss to the Seahawks and their defense is clearly vulnerable. Pearsall, who posted 8 catches for 117 yards on 11 targets in the last matchup against Arizona (a 16-15 win in Week 3), is poised to exploit those weaknesses again.

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🎙️ Quotes from the Locker Room

Kyle Shanahan: “He had a good weekend. Hopefully the next two days go well, and if they do, he’ll be back out there.”

Ricky Pearsall: “I thought I’d be back sooner, but I feel like myself now.”

📊 What This Means for the 49ers

At 6-4, the 49ers are chasing both the Rams and Seahawks (each 7-2) in the tight NFC West race. This Week 11 matchup is a must-win. Pearsall’s return could be a game-changer, adding speed, depth, and mid-field presence to an offense that needs variety and explosive playmaking as the playoff push begins.

📆 Don’t miss the 49ers vs Cardinals game at 4:05 p.m. ET on November 16 at State Farm Stadium as Ricky Pearsall looks to make his long-awaited return and help fuel a 49ers playoff surge.

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