Ricky Pearsall

The 49ers have two main options to replace Brandon Aiyuk at split end: veteran Chris Conley and rookie Ricky Pearsall. Both spoke Wednesday.

The fifth-year wide receiver signed $120 million extension just before the start of the 2024 season.

Pearsall, making his NFL debut, was the 49ers' most targeted receiver after Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel left the game at halftime.

Off the heels of three interceptions and four rushing touchdowns, the Kansas City Chiefs are the last undefeated team in the league.

Asked on KNBR radio if Pearsall could be activated this week, Lynch said, “Absolutely there’s a chance. He’s had a good practice week."

While the rest of the roster eased through Monday's 40-minute practice, Pearsall was breathless after going full speed the whole way.

Among this week's questions: Why can't Mitch Wishnowsky handle kickoffs and why was Brayden Willis promoted to the active roster?

Pearsall took part in his first practice since he was shot on Aug. 31. Several key 49ers who'd been battling injuries also participated.

San Francisco's first-round draft pick will return to practice this week ahead of the 49ers' Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs.

Among this week's questions: Did Ricky Pearsall have a setback and why Brock Purdy and the 49ers are using play action less this season?

The 49ers practiced without Fred Warner, George Kittle and several others, though the heat and their schedule were factors Wednesday.

Among the questions this week: When will Ricky Pearsall be back on the field and what's the root cause of all the special teams blunders?

Trent Williams on holding together: "We've got great leaders in this locker room. And we've got people who follow the leadership."

The 49ers were missing two players during Thursday's session, and one big piece of their offense — McCaffrey — was limited.

The next hearing will take place Sept. 10 and a potential trial must begin, by law, within 15 days of Wednesday.

Brandon Aiyuk after his first practice this season: "I'm super-excited, feeling fresh, kind of renewed. Coming with new energy."

Teammates talked about a roller-coaster 48 hours that began with news of the shooting and ended with seeing Pearsall at 49ers headquarters.

San Francisco placed Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list Monday.