The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several injury concerns early in training camp, including setbacks for wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, running back Jordan James, and safety Malik Mustapha.
The 49ers announced that Pearsall is experiencing swelling related to the PCL injury that limited him last season. ESPN's Nick Wagoner reported that the team is exploring "all options" for the wide receiver, with some concern surrounding the situation.
#49ers WR Ricky Pearsall is dealing with knee swelling related to the PCL injury he suffered last year. Team says "all options" are being explored and there is some "concern.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) July 29, 2026
Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle added that surgery remains a possibility for Pearsall.
49ers injury report: WR Ricky Pearsall has a swollen knee related to last year's PCL injury. Team is considering all options, surgery possible.
RB Jordan James suffered rib fracture in Monday practice. S Malik Mustapha dealing with a hamstring strain.
— Noah Furtado (@_noahfurtado) July 29, 2026
Pearsall, the No. 31 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has missed 14 games through his first two NFL seasons. The 49ers were hoping for a healthy offseason from the young receiver, hoping to see him start opposite veteran Mike Evans in 2026.
Jordan James and Malik Mustapha injury updates
Meanwhile, James was sidelined during the second team session during Monday's practice. It turns out that James suffered a rib fracture and is expected to miss time. He was competing with rookie Kaelon Black for San Francisco's RB2 job behind Christian McCaffrey.
The 49ers also announced that Mustapha sustained a hamstring strain during Monday's practice and will not participate in Wednesday's session.
With training camp underway, the 49ers will continue monitoring each player's recovery timeline as they prepare for the 2026 season.
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