San Francisco 49ers cut former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers released former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez on August 30, 2026. Martinez was cut after an inconsistent preseason performance, completing 52.9% of his passes for 346 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He played at Nebraska from 2018-2021 before transferring to Kansas State for the 2022 season. Despite going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, he has previously spent time with the Detroit Lions and New York Jets, as well as playing in the UFL in 2024, where he earned MVP honors. Martinez's future in the league remains uncertain as he looks for new opportunities.
- •Adrian Martinez was cut by the San Francisco 49ers.
- •He struggled during preseason, throwing for 346 yards.
- •Martinez completed 52.9% of his passes this preseason.
- •He previously played at Nebraska and Kansas State.
- •Martinez has experience with the Lions and Jets.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Former Nebraska quarterback cut by the San Francisco 49ers
"Former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez was cut by the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.
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