49ers coach downplays QB need after Rourke's injury during preseason
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed concerns regarding quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who was hospitalized Thursday night due to a rib injury. Shanahan indicated that adding another quarterback is not urgent, as the team currently has three quarterbacks on the roster. Rourke exited the game after completing 12-of-14 passes for 101 yards. While X-rays showed no broken rib, further evaluation is pending on Rourke’s condition. If Rourke is unable to play, Adrian Martinez would take over the third-string quarterback role, and Shanahan mentioned contingency plans involving tight end Brayden Willis. The 49ers are monitoring the situation as the preseason progresses.
- •Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital with a rib injury.
- •Shanahan suggests no immediate need for another quarterback.
- •Rourke completed 12-of-14 passes before his exit.
- •Adrian Martinez would step up if Rourke is sidelined.
- •San Francisco is monitoring Rourke's recovery closely.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers HC downplays need for new QB after preseason injury
"It's unclear if Kurtis Rourke will be healthy for the rest of the preseason, which could prompt the 49ers to add another QB.
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