Rookie Receiver Recovering After Attempted Armed Robbery in San Francisco

  • Ricky Pearsall shot in chest during attempted robbery
  • Placed on non-football injury list
  • 49ers clear roster spot for recovery period
  • 17-year-old suspect arrested
  • Pearsall released from hospital
  • Expected to miss at least 4 games
  • San Francisco police identify suspect
  • College career at Arizona State and Florida

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery and placed on the non-football injury list. The team cleared a spot on their 53-man roster for his recovery period. Pearsall, who had been drafted by the 49ers in April, is expected to miss at least four games due to his injuries. The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Tracy, was arrested by police. The team will likely bring him back after the recovery period using one of their eight designations for an injured player.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and objective information about Ricky Pearsall’s shooting incident and its impact on his football career, as well as details about his background and the team’s roster changes. It is relevant to the topic and does not include any sensationalism or opinion masquerading as fact.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about a specific event involving a football player and its impact on the team’s roster, but it lacks in-depth analysis or exploration of broader issues such as crime in the area or the consequences for the player’s career. It also does not offer much actionable insights or new knowledge beyond the immediate situation.
Public Companies: San Francisco 49ers (N/A)
Key People: Ricky Pearsall (Receiver), Brandon Aiyuk (Receiver), Deebo Samuel (Receiver), Jauan Jennings (Receiver), Chris Conley (Receiver), Ronnie Bell (Receiver), Jacob Cowing (Receiver), Brandon Parker (Tackle), Jaylon Moore (Tackle), Colton McKivitz (Tackle), Trent Williams (All-Pro Tackle), Sam Okuayinonu (Defensive Lineman), Sebastian Gutierrez (Offensive Lineman)

Financial Relevance: No
Financial Markets Impacted: No
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses a sports-related incident involving a football player and its impact on the team’s roster, but it does not pertain to financial topics or have any direct impact on financial markets or companies.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Extreme Rating Justification: No extreme event mentioned in the text.
Move Size: No market move size mentioned.
Sector: No
Direction: Neutral
Magnitude: Small
Affected Instruments: Stocks

Image source: Tennessee Titans /

Ricky Pearsall at the Senior Bowl | 1-on-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLSVsrzcht4 (0:03)

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