49ers’ Ricky Pearsall will take huge step forward in football return after gunshot wound to chest

After being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice for the first time since the incident. The team will have a 21-day window to decide whether to bring him back from injured reserve or keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. Despite the improvements in his health, the decision will depend on how he performs in practice. Pearsall was shot in Union Square in August and has been working hard to recover. The suspect has been charged with multiple felonies. The Niners, who have been struggling with injuries, are hopeful for Pearsall’s return.