Ricky Pearsall should have made his NFL debut on Monday in the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the New York Jets. But Pearsall is still recovering after being shot a few weeks ago during an attempted robbery.

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has started training again as he works his way back onto the field. "He started working out

Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest on Aug. 31. Nine days later, he was at the season opener honoring the police officer and doctor who helped save his life.

San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall and the 17-year-old who shot him were engaged in an “extended struggle” before the wide receiver took a bullet to the chest, San Francisco Deputy Public Defender Bob Dunlap told reporters gathered at the courthouse on Tuesday.

Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest on Aug. 31. Nine days later, he was at the season opener honoring the police officer and doctor who helped save his life.

San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall had an emotional moment with the first responders who saved his life, as he met them on the field during the team's home opener on Monday, Sept. 9. The 23-year-old NFL newcomer watched his team's victory over the New York Jets from the sidelines at Levi's Stadium after he shared a special moment with two of the officers who responded to the robbery attempt that left Pearsall with a gun shot wound.