​The San Francisco 49ers just can’t shake the injury bug, and neither can Ricky Pearsall, who, since being drafted into the NFL, has endured a series of unfortunate events that have kept him off the field far more than anyone would have expected.The latest wave of bad news came Saturday afternoon, as it was announced that Pearsall will miss the entirety of the upcoming season after electing to undergo PCL surgery. The injury had been lingering since last season, ending his 2026 campaign before it ever really got started. The decision came after lengthy discussions with doctors, and the expectation is that he’ll make a full recovery in time for the 2027 season.So Pearsall won’t suit up for the 49ers at all this year, but the hope is he’ll be able to get back on track next season. He has still yet to truly hit his stride at the professional level, and this will only continue that trend. It’s a devastating outcome for both Pearsall and the organization. The 49ers’ wide receiver room has gone from being one of the team’s biggest strengths to a legitimate concern. This nagging knee injury had been known about over the past couple of weeks, and there had been whispers that it could ultimately require season-ending surgery. Those fears were officially confirmed Saturday.In preparation for that possibility, San Francisco reunited with Deebo Samuel earlier this week, bringing the veteran back to a system he already knows well. That move now looks even more important.The timing couldn’t be much worse. The 49ers were already thin at wide receiver, and the Brandon Aiyuk situation continues to create uncertainty, with the expectation that he won’t play for San Francisco this season. That leaves Samuel and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling in line to shoulder a significant portion of the passing game, alongside George Kittle, who remains one of the NFL’s best tight ends but has battled injuries throughout his own career.Because of that, San Francisco will need other offensive weapons to step up throughout the season. The front office could also continue exploring the free agent and trade markets for additional help before the season begins. But one thing is now official. Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season, dealing another major blow to a 49ers offense that continues to be tested by injuries. Do they have what it takes offensively to overcome this news?