It’s a different story how much he participates on Day 1, but the fact that he’s not wearing a blue jersey is a positive development.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they’ve activated rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall from the Active/Non-Football Injury List.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted that Pearsall would return during the second block of practices, barring any setbacks, so he’s right on schedule.
#49ers rookie WR Ricky Pearsall is in uniform at the start of practice Monday. We’ll see how much he participates. pic.twitter.com/ywEuw0O1Fy
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) July 29, 2024
As ESPN’s Nick Wagoner noted above, how much Pearsall is involved is another story. The 49ers will likely ease him back into the flow of things, especially since Monday is the first day of pads. The good news is, unlike in the article’s photo, Pearsall isn’t wearing a blue non-contact jersey.
I could see Pearsall participating during individual drills and 7-on-7, but not 11-on-11 for a day or two.
That means neither Pearsall nor Brandon Aiyuk will be available with the starters. It’s July. There’s no rush. The fact that Pearsall has already returned is a positive development. He’ll have an opportunity to soak up as much as possible from the sidelines before Shanahan throws him into the mix.
We will keep an eye on the wide receiver rotation, as Jauan Jennings, Jacob Cowing, Ronnie Bell, Danny Gray, Chris Conley, and Trent Taylor will all fill in for Aiyuk and Pearsall for now.