San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall is facing a lengthy recovery period due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old will undergo a procedure on his posterior cruciate ligament, which will keep him sidelined for nine to 12 months. General manager John Lynch shared the update with reporters on Saturday.

He mentioned that surgery was considered earlier, during the offseason, but a decision was made after consulting with the head team physician and independent orthopedic surgeons. Further details on Pearsall's injury and treatment are available from the team, but for now, it is known that he will be out of action for an extended period.