While the overwhelming swarm of injuries the San Francisco 49ers have suffered this season have centered mostly on linebacker Fred Warner, defensive end Nick Bosa, quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle, the absence of second-year wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has also been significant.
Pearsall was poised for a breakout season after finishing his rookie campaign on a strong note, but a knee injury suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars put a damper on that.
And the 2024 first-round NFL Draft choice hasn't seen the field since.
Each week, it appears as if Pearsall is getting closer and closer to returning.