49ers release Adrian Martinez, name Kurtis Rourke as QB3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers released quarterback Adrian Martinez on August 29, 2026, designating 2025 seventh-round pick Kurtis Rourke as their No. 3 quarterback. During the preseason, Martinez threw for 346 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions across three games. Rourke, who missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL, had a strong preseason debut, completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards. With this decision, Rourke is set to serve as the emergency quarterback on game days. Martinez may return to the practice squad following roster cutdowns.
- •49ers released quarterback Adrian Martinez on August 29, 2026.
- •Kurtis Rourke, 2025 seventh-round pick, named No. 3 quarterback.
- •Martinez had 346 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in preseason.
- •Rourke completed 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards in his first preseason game.
- •Martinez could return to practice squad after roster cuts.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers have decided on QB3
"The Niners released a backup quarterback on Saturday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 9:44 PMFalcons catch a break as 49ers rule out 3 Pro Bowlers for Week 7
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 9:34 PM49ers face Falcons riding sack surge, Raheem Morris happily scheming vs. former team- NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 9:15 PMTravis Kelce shares heartwarming perk of being with Taylor Swift
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 8:45 PMTom Brady ranks Chiefs No. 2 after Patrick Mahomes ties his NFL record
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 8:36 PMFalcons elevate former Bears RB for Week 7 game vs. 49ers
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 8:19 PMChiefs vs. Seahawks bold predictions for Week 7 Sunday Night Football
