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The 49ers placed WR Ricky Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list after he suffered a gunshot wound in an attempted armed robbery over the weekend. Pearsall, the team's first-round pick, will miss at least the first four games.

Related players: Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ronnie Bell, Chris Conley, Jacob Cowing

The loss of Pearsall opens up the 49ers WR3 spot. However, with Aiyuk, Samuel and George Kittle, the Niners WR3 isn't always fantasy relevant. Despite that, Cowing could still be a name to keep an eye on. The rookie has generated a lot of positive press through camp this summer. However, guys like Jennings, Bell and Conley could also earn time in that WR3 role.

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital Sunday after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt Saturday, the 49ers announced.

Pearsall was the victim of a gunshot to the chest after a suspect attempted to rob a Rolex watch and there was a subsequent struggle over the firearm. Pearsall mother, Erin, provided an update stating Pearsall had a bullet go in his chest and exit through his back without hitting any vital organs. Very positive news for the rookie wide receiver. He will continue to recover from the wound but the important news is that Pearsall is okay and out of the hospital. Well wishes to Pearsall in his continued recovery.

49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt.

Pearsall was on his way to a signing event when the attempt happened over a Rolex watch. Both Pearsall and the suspect were shot as there was a struggle over the gun, per Cunningham. Pearsall seems to be okay, per a tweet from 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. An encouraging sign, certainly.

The 49ers are not trading star WR Brandon Aiyuk — he’s staying in SF with a massive extension.

Aiyuk is getting a front-loaded 4-year deal worth $120M. And yes, Aiyuk will now practice.

Related Players: Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Jauan Jennings

The sweat is over for fantasy managers, and those who grabbed Aiyuk in the 4th are feeling fantastic. The 49ers are set to be an incredible offense once again and Aiyuk should be an easy click in the 3rd round.

Sean McVay says Puka Nacua is practicing fully.

“He’ll be ready to roll.”

Related Players: Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington

There's been a lot of hand-wringing about Nacua's knee injury, and it has dropped him well out of the first round on many occasions. He remains a a fringe WR1 option if he heads into Week 1 fully healthy.

On a conference call, NFL’s Jeff Miller day they are closely monitoring the situation for Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, saying they’ll follow the legal developments.

My read: With his legal situation not yet settled, Rice remains eligible to begin play this season.

Related players: Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore

If no changes come soon in Rice's criminal case, there's a very good chance he is eligible through the entirety of the 2024 season. He is currently ranked as a back-end WR2 here at 4for4.

Running back Elijah Mitchell went on season-ending injured reserve.

Related players: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason, Isaac Guerendo, Matt Breida

Mitchell can only play this season if the 49ers reach an injury settlement with him and waive him from injured reserve, the story said. Mitchell has struggled to stay on the field but when he has played he's certainly impressed. Mason has had a good camp, according to reports and the team has praised his running style so he'll backup CMC. The team traded up to draft Guerendo, so there's a good chance he has a role this season as well.

Kadarius Toney’s time with the Chiefs has come to an end.

According to multiple reports, Kanas City is waiving Toney on Tuesday.

Related players: Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore

Reports say the Chiefs had been looking for a trade partner for Toney. Toney struggled in 2023 with multiple drops leading to interceptions, the story pointed out. The Chiefs will be fine at WR with youngsters like Rice, Worthy and Moore.

49ers first-round rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) is expected to return to practice Monday.

Pearsall had been dealing with a shoulder injury that initially landed him on the non-football injury list. He returned during camp only to aggravate the injury again and be back on the sidelines. His return to practice Monday is a good sign for him being able to play in the 49ers' opener against the Jets on September 9. He's a very deep fantasy option as he gets back up to speed after missing a good chunk of practice time.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday he hopes rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) will be ready to play when the team opens the regular season Monday, September 9 against the New York Jets.

Pearsall has only practiced for about a week and did not play in any of the 49ers’ three preseason games. He started training camp on the non-football injury list, returned to practice for a week before re-aggravating the injury.

"We'll see how he is this week,” Shanahan said of Pearsall. “Hoping he gets into practice this week, and if he does, that's a pretty good sign that he could be available for then." With Pearsall hurt and Brandon Aiyuk still on his “hold in”, Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings are running as the top outside options for Brock Purdy. There are 16 days until the 49ers’ opener.