49ers Have Concerns About Ricky Pearsalls Knee— Eric Branch [qHQezhXeflF]
49ers beat writer Eric Branch (San Francisco Chronicle) joins the show and doesn't sugarcoat it — Ricky Pearsall's knee is a real concern heading into camp. Branch breaks down what he's hearing from the building, why the language the team is using matters more than people realize, and whether it's finally fair to call Pearsall injury prone. Pearsall's knee swelling traces directly back to the same PCL injury that cost him significant time last season, and Branch explains why "exploring options" from a team is never a phrase you want to hear. He also walks through Pearsall's full injury history — from a shoulder issue at Arizona State to hamstring strains that sidelined him in each of his first two training camps — and why some of it may just come down to a player whose body isn't built for the pounding of an NFL season. Topics discussed include: Why Pearsall's knee swelling is tied to last year's PCL injury What it means when a team says they're "exploring all options" Pearsall's full injury history dating back to college Whether the injury prone label is finally fair What this means for his availability early in the season Do you think it's fair to call Ricky Pearsall injury prone at this point? Let us know in the comments. 0:00 – Eric Branch Joins the Show 0:51 – Inside Kyle Shanahan's Emotional Office Meeting 3:56 – Are the 49ers Really as Good as Last Year? 5:15 – Ricky Pearsall's Injury Concerns 8:21 – Rookie Standouts and the New-Look Defense Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: Listen live: Visit our website: Subscribe on Twitch: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Join our Newsletter: