San Francisco 49ers long snapper Taybor Pepper received some vicious responses from fans after posting a message of support for teammate Ricky Pearsall, who’s in the hospital recovering from a shot to the chest during an armed robbery on Saturday.
On Saturday afternoon, Ricky Pearsall was shot during an armed robbery by a 17-year-old male from Tracy, California. The San Francisco Police Department said in a statement that the confrontation turned physical when the suspect tried to rob Pearsall, who was shot in the chest during the altercation.
Pearsall was taken to the hospital to have his wounds treated. The 49ers announced that Pearsall was “in serious but stable condition” on 9:55 p.m. EST yesterday.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 1, 2024
After the stunning and terrifying news of the incident emerged, Pepper took to X/Twitter to offer support for his teammate:
Glad to hear Ricky is stable. 🙏🏼14
— Taybor Pepper (@TayborSnapping) September 1, 2024
For those unaware, Pepper has been critical of Donald Trump and other conservatives and their policies on social media. Even though his tweet on Ricky Pearsall was nothing political, many fans responded harshly to Pepper, to the point where he had to mute replies:
Cannot believe I had to mute replies to my last tweet
— Taybor Pepper (@TayborSnapping) September 1, 2024
Cannot believe I had to mute replies to my last tweet
— Taybor Pepper (@TayborSnapping) September 1, 2024
Should be a wake up call to vote RED.
Everyone knows liberal policies have destroyed many communities across California and the nation.
— Red Pill Broadcast (@RED_PILL_BCAST) September 1, 2024
Democrat
— homerun ✝ (@cozyhomerun) September 1, 2024
Sending all the love to Ricky Pearsall and his family. Wishing him a quick recovery ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/k0bTUl2tZj
— Rita Oak (@ritaoak_art) September 1, 2024
The 23-year-old Ricky Pearsall was drafted 31st overall by the 49ers in April. He was the sixth wide receiver taken, behind Marvin Harrison Jr. (fourth overall to the Arizona Cardinals), Malik Nabers (sixth to the New York Giants), Rome Odunze (ninth to the Chicago Bears), Brian Thomas Jr. (23rd to the Jacksonville Jaguars) and Xavier Worthy (28th to the Kansas City Chiefs).
We’re thinking of Pearsall, his family and friends as well as the San Francisco 49ers organization. We’re hoping for a safe and speedy recovery for the rookie.
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