San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he wants to meet and forgive the person who shot him in the chest during an attempted robbery last year.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall offered his perspective on being shot in the chest during an armed robbery attempt last year. Pearsall, 24, was hospitalized as a result of the shooting in August 2024,

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Rick Pearsall hopes to make a positive impact on the teenager who shot him in August. Pearsall was shot by a 17-year-old in an attempted robbery at Union Square, and the 49ers wideout wants to make sure the young man is able to get his life back on the right path.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he forgives the teenager who shot and wounded him and hopes to talk to the teen someday.

The suspect shot him when attempting to rob Pearsall over a Rolex watch while the former Florida receiver was on his way to a signing ceremony in Union Square of San Francisco, and there was a reported struggle for the gun, according to Fox 40 sports reporter Kirsten Moran-Kellar.

Purdy said he's been impressed by how eager Pearsall is to learn: "He’s got the drive and he’s got the ‘it’ factor.”

Despite the San Francisco 49ers’ home loss, Brock Purdy took a moment to recognize the valuable contributions of Ricky Pearsall and shared thoughts on the young wide receiver’s potential future with the team.

Just a month ago, people were asking if Ricky Pearsall is a bust. Now, Pearsall seems like one of the 49ers' most promising young players. "I thought Ricky had an unbelievable season," head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday.

Ricky Pearsall's rookie season did not go according to play. No, it wasn't his play on the field that went wrong, as Pearsall finished the year with three touch

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall didn't have much opportunity to build chemistry with quarterback Brock Purdy during his rookie season.