49ers putting Ricky Pearsall (knee) on season-ending IR

Aug 01, 2026

The 49ers are placing wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Pearsall is getting surgery on his right PCL. It’s an injury that’s been nagging him since last season. He is expected to be fully recovered in time for the 2027 season. The 49ers recently brought back Deebo Samuel, and as it turns out, they had a feeling there was a chance Pearsall would be out, adding reason for the Samuel signing. A very unfortunate set of circumstances for Pearsall, who was thought to be a potential key contributor to the 49ers offense this season.

yesterday

Packers TE Tucker Kraft activated off PUP

Rob Demovsky

yesterday · 11:20 AM EDT

Matt LaFleur said Tucker Kraft has been activated off PUP.

He won’t do any team drills but will do individual and walk throughs.

Related Players: Luke Musgrave, Josh Whyle

Fantasy Impact:

The news we were all hoping for. If Kraft is fully cleared by Week 1, we've got quite the formidable top-5 at the tight end position for what feels like ages. Kraft was the overall TE1 prior to his ACL tear last season and was on pace to legitimately have one of the best TE fantasy seasons in recent memory. If the fog from his injury scares leaguemates away, don't be afraid to pounce.

WR Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers

Nick Wagoner

yesterday · 7:58 AM EDT

With concern about the status of receiver Ricky Pearsall's injured right knee, the San Francisco 49ers are turning to a familiar face, bringing back wideout Deebo Samuel to the place where he began his career. Sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Thursday night that the 49ers and Samuel reached agreement on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million.

Fantasy Impact:

With Kirk (calf) also on the sideline throughout training camp, this signing quickly quelches the flames of the Stribling buzz we've seen over the last couple of days.

If you were looking for the perfect landing spot for a Deebo Samuel bounce-back after a mediocre one-year stint with the Commanders, this is the one. With 49ers injuries at the running back position as well as the WR room, Samuel could add a handful of rushes into the mix as well. That doesn't make him a WR2 all of a sudden, but he's still an intriguing dart throw, depending on where his ADP ends up after this signing.

Jul 30

Saints sign WR Chris Olave to four-year, $132M extension

Adam Schefter

Jul 30 · 4:56 PM EDT

Just in: Saints are signing WR Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus tell ESPN.

Related Players: Jordyn Tyson, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton

Fantasy Impact:

Well, if the Saints aren't concerned about Olave's blood clot issue, then maybe we shouldn't be either. Olave was absent from OTAs earlier this summer, but we could take this as a sign that they're not concerned about that being a long-term issue. If he is ready ahead of Week 1, he should return fringe WR1/2 value on what is a pretty interesting offense.