Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers has been placed on the non-football injury list after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt. Pearsall, who is 23 years old, was initially in serious condition but has since been upgraded to fair condition and released from the hospital. He will be sidelined for at least four games due to this incident.

• Ricky Pearsall's injury is a significant setback for the 49ers' receiving corps.
• Pearsall's recovery appears to be progressing well after a serious incident.