Sep 20, 2024 11:33 am: Pearsall (chest) ran routes on a side field Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Barrows notes that Pearsall was making sharp cuts and appeared to be running at full speed, which supports earlier reports that the rookie hopes to be ready for games when he's first eligible to return from injured reserve Week 5. Pearsall's role at that point will partially depend on the health of San Francisco's other pass catchers, namely WR Deebo Samuel, who is expected to miss the next two or three games with a calf injury. While nobody can truly replace Samuel's unique blends of talents, Pearsall was highly successful with his limited opportunities as a ballcarrier in five seasons at ASU and Florida, taking 21 career rush attempts for 253 yards and five TDs.