It’s been a tough season for the San Francisco 49ers, with injuries piling up and recoveries taking longer than expected. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been out for a while, but if he returns soon, it’ll be right on schedule based on typical recovery timelines.

Pearsall is set to return to practice roughly six weeks after suffering a PCL injury, which falls right in line with the typical recovery timeline for that type of injury. According to analyst David Lombardi, the 49ers had hoped he might return sooner. So while six weeks isn’t exactly ‘good news,’ he’s back, and that’s what matters right now.

It should be a welcome development, especially with Brock Purdy also nearing his own return.

Pearsall hasn’t played since Week 4, when he injured his right knee. Although the 49ers chose

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