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Backup QB Kurtis Rourke Hospitalized After Preseason Injury
14 Aug
Summary
- Kurtis Rourke hospitalized with suspected rib injury after hit.
- Adrian Martinez finished the game with a 68.6 passer rating.
- Team considered emergency QB snaps for tight end Brayden Willis.
The San Francisco 49ers experienced a challenging preseason opener, falling 19-13 against the Tennessee Titans. The team's quarterback depth was tested as starters Brock Purdy and Mac Jones did not play.
Kurtis Rourke, a second-year quarterback, started the game and performed well, completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards. However, Rourke sustained a suspected rib injury after a scramble toward the end zone. Medical staff examined him, and he was subsequently taken to the locker room and later to the hospital.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan reported that Rourke struggled to breathe after the injury. While initial indications suggested no broken ribs, Rourke was hospitalized for further imaging. This situation left the 49ers with only Adrian Martinez to finish the game, who recorded 159 passing yards with a 68.6 passer rating.
With Rourke's injury, the 49ers' plans for their third-string quarterback are now uncertain. The team may need to consider adding another quarterback to their roster for the remainder of the preseason to ensure adequate depth.
