49ers’ Ricky Pearsall in ‘serious but stable’ condition after being shot

National Football League

Updated Sep. 1, 2024 4:19 p.m. ET

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco on Saturday, the team shared in a statement.

The organization shared that the 23-year-old was in “serious but stable” condition earlier Saturday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family,” the 49ers added in their initial statement.

San Francisco police said in a statement that both Pearsall and the suspect were injured during the robbery and both were taken to the hospital. Police did not return calls seeking further information.

A message was left for a spokesperson for the team.

“He’s good,” teammate Deebo Samuel posted on social media. “Thank god!!!!”

Pearsall was drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 31st overall pick, but he has been slowed by injuries since joining the team. He missed time during training camp due to hamstring and shoulder issues before returning to practice this past week with a non-contact blue jersey while his shoulder heals.

Pearsall began his college career at Arizona State and transferred to Florida for his final two seasons. He had 65 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Gators and finished his college football career with 159 catches for 2,420 yards and 14 touchdowns.

The Niners hoped Pearsall could contribute as a rookie as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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