The San Francisco 49ers have placed rookie WR Ricky Pearsall on the non-football injury list due to a gunshot wound he sustained during a robbery attempt. He will miss at least the first four games of the season.

Pearsall was recently released from the hospital, with positive updates on his recovery. The incident occurred while he was en route to a signing event.

The injury may impact the team's wide receiver depth, opening opportunities for other players like Jacob Cowing as they adapt to his absence.