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49ers' Ricky Pearsall Scores First NFL Touchdown 71 Days After Being Shot, 46-Yard Play Puts 49ers Up 7-0

Nov 10, 2024, 06:25 PM

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall scored his first career NFL touchdown, a significant milestone just 71 days after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt. Pearsall's touchdown came off a 46-yard pass from quarterback Brock Purdy, putting the 49ers ahead 7-0 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 4:15 left in the opening quarter. The touchdown was confirmed after a review, with Jake Moody kicking the extra point. This achievement is particularly notable given Pearsall's recovery and return to the field, marking a remarkable comeback for the young player who played most of his college football in Gainesville, Florida.