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49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke hospitalized after rib injury in preseason game

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke hospitalized after rib injury in preseason game

Summary

Kurtis Rourke, starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, went to the hospital following a rib injury sustained during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Rourke struggled to breathe after the incident, prompting medical staff to conduct further imaging. Head coach Kyle Shanahan provided updates, indicating that initial X-rays showed no fractures. In addition to Rourke, cornerback Jack Jones, linebacker Nick Martin, and safety Marques Sigle also sustained injuries during the game. The team plans to provide more information at Saturday’s practice.

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Status Watch

•Kurtis Rourke suffered a rib injury in the second quarter.
•He required hospitalization to check for serious issues.
•Shanahan said initial X-rays showed no broken ribs.
•Jack Jones, Nick Martin, and Marques Sigle also left with injuries.
•Further updates on injuries expected at Saturday's practice.

Latest Updates

1:17 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers QB discharged from hospital amid rib injury in preseason opener
4:34 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers QB went to hospital after scary injury in preseason game

What they're saying

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The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with injuries from the start of training camp, which doesn't bode well for the team's health in 2026.
— Yahoo Sports