San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will not play this season. According to the team, Pearsall requires season-ending PCL surgery on his right knee after injuring the ligament week 4 of last season. Assessing potential knee damageDig deeper:Despite the concerns regarding swelling, Lehman noted that current indications show no signs of major structural complications. "There have been no reports of a meniscus tear, there have been no reports of joint damage," Lehman said. Lehman noted that generally, 75% of athletes who undergo PCL surgery return at 100%.