San Francisco 49ers keep three quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers retained three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster as of August 31, 2026. Brock Purdy remains the starter, with Mac Jones designated as the primary backup. Kurtis Rourke earned the third quarterback spot after impressing coaches and teammates during his preseason performance. While the team previously sought to trade Jones, he remains with the franchise as he enters the final year of his contract. The development of Rourke, who completed 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards against the Tennessee Titans, provides the organization with additional flexibility at the position. NFL insider Nick Wagoner suggests the roster decision could eventually lead the team to reconsider trading Jones. Rourke’s path to a larger role remains subject to his health, as he managed a rib injury during the preseason.
- •Brock Purdy remains the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Mac Jones continues as the backup quarterback entering the final year of his contract.
- •Rookie Kurtis Rourke secured the third quarterback position after a strong preseason showing.
- •Rourke recorded 101 yards on 12-of-14 passing against the Tennessee Titans.
- •Management previously explored trade options for Jones but did not complete a deal.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Could the 49ers Trade Mac Jones for an Edge Rusher After Keeping Kurtis Rourke?
"The San Francisco 49ers could have an interesting decision to make on Mac Jones after keeping three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster. Brock Purdy remains the starter, while Jones enters the final year of his contract as the main backup. Meanwhile, Kurtis Rourke has earned a spot after making a strong impression during the […] The post Could the 49ers Trade Mac Jones for an Edge Rusher After Keeping Kurtis Rourke? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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