Pearsall’s 49ers practice return timetable remains uncertain

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers remain undecided whether to open the practice window for rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. "We haven't decided yet," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday on a conference call with reporters. "We're going to need to think about it here today and tomorrow. But, no, we haven't decided that yet." Pearsall was placed on the non-football injury list after he sustained a gunshot wound to his right chest area on Aug. 31 during an armed robbery attempt. Pearsall was released from the hospital less than 24 hours after the shooting incident after the bullet did not strike any vital organs or bones. Pearsall has made a remarkable recovery, and appears close to receiving clearance to get back on the field. After missing the first four games of the 2024 NFL season, Pearsall is eligible to resume practice this week. The 49ers face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. Once San Francisco opens the practice window for Pearsall, they can place him on the 53-man roster at any point over the next 21 days. Pearsall, a first-round draft pick from Florida, missed the first four days of training camp due to a hamstring injury. He also missed 19 days with a left...