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Pearsall's return could help SF replace Kittle

January 14, 2026 03:23 PM

Kyle Dvorchak breaks down what wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's potential return from injury could mean for the San Francisco 49ers' offense, which lost tight end George Kittle to an Achilles injury in the wild card round.

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