Coach Kyle Shanahan is amazed by Ricky Pearsall’s recovery but wants teammates to give him space for his physical and mental recovery
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a press conference on July 24, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. SANTA CLARA — Ricky Pearsall’s recovery from Saturday’s gunshot wound in San Francisco continues to marvel 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, who on Thursday outlined the rookie receiver’s initial comeback steps.
Pearsall is not allowed to play in at least the first four games while on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List. However, in the immediate aftermath of being shot, Shanahan said Pearsall was so positive that he thought he could play in Monday night’s season opener against the New York Jets. “I told the team, everyone wants to show him they care, so what do you do? When you go up to someone, you ask how it happens. It’s a pretty traumatizing story,” Shanahan said. “I told the team I don’t want to make him relive that 80 times. He knows how much everyone cares. He loves being around. It’s all up to him. Everyone is trying to give him space and let him work thorugh that process. It’s a pretty big mental toll, too.
“It’s all different people. I’ve outlasted a lot of people over there. A lot are still coaching around the league. It’s a great staff over there,” Rodgers told Jets’ reporters. “I’ve played against John Lynch, that’s how old I am. And obviously I’ve had battles against Kyle. And Sorensen, I think I’ve played against him too. There’s a lot of familiarity there.”
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