The San Francisco 49ers have announced that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will be placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a significant knee injury. Pearsall is set to undergo surgery on a lingering PCL issue, which has sidelined him for the rest of the season. This injury is a significant blow to the team, as Pearsall was expected to play a pivotal role in their offense. In light of this setback, the 49ers are reportedly considering signing free agent Deebo Samuel to bolster their receiving corps moving forward.