49ers release Adrian Martinez, name Kurtis Rourke third quarterback
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have cut quarterback Adrian Martinez and retained Kurtis Rourke as their third quarterback, according to a report. Rourke missed the final two preseason games due to fractured ribs but performed well prior, completing 12-of-14 passes for 101 yards and rushing for 14 yards in his initial game. Martinez participated in all three preseason games, finishing with 346 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Rourke is expected to return to practice this week as he recovers from injury.
- •49ers release Adrian Martinez
- •Kurtis Rourke named third quarterback
- •Rourke missed final two preseason games
- •Martinez played in all three preseason games
- •Rourke expected to return to practice this week
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers release Adrian Martinez and hand the QB3 job to Kurtis Rourke
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Report: 49ers cut Adrian Martinez as Kurtis Rourke wins No. 3 QB job
"The San Francisco 49ers are releasing quarterback Adrian Martinez and keeping Kurtis Rourke as the third quarterback on their roster, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported. The move settles a competition that ran all summer and gets San Francisco one player closer to the 53-man limit due Sunday. Rourke has attempted 14 passes in the […] The post 49ers release Adrian Martinez and hand the QB3 job to Kurtis Rourke appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The 49ers didn't see much of Curtis Rourke in the preseason as he missed the final two games with fractured ribs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:35 PM49ers release Adrian Martinez and hand the QB3 job to Kurtis Rourke
The San Francisco 49ers are releasing quarterback Adrian Martinez and keeping Kurtis Rourke as the third quarterback on their roster, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported. The move settles a competition that ran all summer and gets San Francisco one player closer to the 53-man limit due Sunday. Rourke has attempted 14 passes in the […] The post 49ers release Adrian Martinez and hand the QB3 job to Kurtis Rourke appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:02 PMReport: 49ers cut Adrian Martinez as Kurtis Rourke wins No. 3 QB job
The 49ers didn't see much of Curtis Rourke in the preseason as he missed the final two games with fractured ribs.
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