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49ers rookie Pearsall returns to practice with heavy workload

“However, Pearsall got into the mix a little on his third snap of 11-on-11 action when he blocked 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter on a running play.

Pearsall took part in nearly 20 plays of the 90-minute practice that consisted of more than 60 snaps from scrimmage.

Within the first couple minutes of practice, Pearsall caught a 15-yard pass from quarterback Brock Purdy near the sideline.

It was Pearsall’s only reception of the day. A couple of other passes intended for Pearsall either were off-target or tipped at the line of scrimmage.”

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