NFL rookie Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers has been shot during an attempted robbery. Now his mother, among others, gave an update on the receiver’s condition

After San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery, his team first announced, “He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and is in serious but stable condition.”

The 49ers have since announced that the young NFL pro has been released from hospital and is continuing to recover from his gunshot wound.

“Along with the family and Ricky, we want to thank the San Francisco Police Department, EMTs, doctors and the team at San Francisco General Hospital,” the 49ers wrote on social media.

Erin Pearsall, Ricky Pearsall’s mother, also posted an update on her son’s health on social media shortly beforehand. According to the update, the bullet passed through the 23-year-old’s body and did not damage any vital organs. According to the circumstances, he is in good health.

The attack on the wide receiver, a first-round pick of the 49ers in this year’s draft, occurred in downtown San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, according to the police

Pearsall has already been questioned

The arrested 17-year-old suspect was also injured in the altercation and taken to hospital.

The police were “on the scene immediately and the shooter was arrested. My thoughts are with Ricky and his family,” Mayor London Breed wrote on the X network.

Pearsall (23), who has already been questioned by the police, was drafted 31st overall by the Niners in April. Before that, he had last played for the University of Florida.