The San Francisco 49ers, dealing with injuries throughout the roster, finally got some good news. Before Week 11, the 49ers are getting two key offensive players back at practice.
Brock Purdy is back at practice and increasing his activity with the hopes of starting in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. While his return is some great news, a weapon for Purdy's return to practice is some of the best news of the week.
According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers are getting Ricky Pearsall back at practice for the first time since his Week 4 injury.
49ers' Ricky Pearsall to practice for the first time in six weeks
A knee injury that's held him out for six weeks is finally looking like it's turning the corner, as he's poised to practice on Wednesday.
He's not a lock to play in Week 11, but this is a huge first step towards the first-round receiver returning to the 49ers lineup.
Vic Tafur of The Athletic shared that Kyle Shanahan was told Pearsall is healthy and should be good to go as long as he sees Pearsall practice well this week.
"(Trainers) told me he's healthy," Shanahan said. "When I see it with my own eyes, he's good to go."
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The report that Pearsall is practicing, combined with Shanahan's comments, is some great news for the 49ers' wide receivers' chances of playing soon.
Pearsall missed Weeks 5 through 10, and could finally return in Week 11 if Shanahan likes what he sees on the practice field.
Before missing significant time, Pearsall had 20 receptions for 327 yards in four weeks. His last performance was a four-reception, 46-yard outing against the Jacksonville Jaguars back in Week 4.
Over a month later, Pearsall is practicing and has a chance to play for the 49ers. It's not official, but after such an extended absence, these reports are some great news for Pearsall and the San Francisco offense.
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