49ers do not open Pearsall’s practice window ahead of Week 5

SANTA CLARA — Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's return to the practice field will have to wait at least another week. The 49ers on Wednesday opted to allow Pearsall to continue to engage in physical therapy rather than open his practice window. Pearsall remains on the reserve/non-football injury list following an Aug. 31 incident when he was the victim of a shooting during an armed robbery attempt. Pearsall remained hospitalized for less than 24 hours, as the bullet entered his right chest area and exited out the back near his armpit without striking any vital organs. After taking approximately a week off from physical activity, Pearsall has been working out regularly and taking part in meetings at the 49ers' training facility. On Monday, Shanahan did not rule out the possibility the 49ers could open the practice window for Pearsall. He was required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Shanahan said the club would figure out how quickly to proceed with Pearsall's football activity once he is cleared to resume practice. "We'll see when he gets back to practice and we'll judge by that," Shanahan said. "I really don't make any judgments until I see guys...