Adrian Martinez makes preseason debut for 49ers in loss to Titans

Adrian Martinez made his 2026 NFL preseason debut on August 15, playing for the San Francisco 49ers in a game against the Tennessee Titans. Martinez completed 16 of 30 passes for 159 yards and recorded a QB rating of 68.6 in the 49ers' 19-13 loss. Starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones did not participate in the game, while Kurtis Rourke left due to injury, leading to extended playing time for Martinez. He was undrafted in 2023 and has previous NFL experience with the Detroit Lions and New York Jets. The matchup marked Martinez's return to the field after competing in the UFL, where he won the MVP award in 2024.

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