Adrian Martinez - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Unable to make roster cut The 49ers waived Martinez on Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Martinez spent most of last season on San Francisco's practice squad and appeared in one regular-season contest, taking one snap on a kneel-down. He then signed a reserve/future contract in January and entered training camp looking to secure the team's No. 3 QB role, but that now appears set to go to Kurtis Rourke (ribs). Martinez saw plenty of action during the preseason slate but didn't help his cause, as he completed only 36 of 68 pass attempts for 346 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing three times for eight yards.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Martinez might finally be out of NFL lives after latest 49ers news Compared to other former Nebraska quarterbacks especially, Adrian Martinez has had a heck of an NFL run. That run might not even be over off...

AUGUST 29 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Rucci Connects with Martinez for a First Down vs. Raiders San Francisco 49ers TE Hayden Rucci catches a 15-yard pass from QB Adrian Martinez vs. the Las Vegas Raiders in Preseason Week 3.

AUGUST 28 • 49ERS.COM

Martinez's Dime to Watkins Sets 49ers Up in the Red Zone San Francisco 49ers QB Adrian Martinez completes a 19-yard pass to WR Jordan Watkins in Preseason Week 3.

AUGUST 28 • 49ERS.COM

Former Nebraska star's 49ers roster bid takes hit after costly preseason turnovers If Adrian Martinez is fighting for his NFL roster life, it doesn't appear that the former Nebraska football star is in serious trouble. Mart...

AUGUST 21 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Devin Grant Makes Lunging Grab for Interception Against 49ers Chargers safety Devin Grant tracks down a deep pass from 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez and makes a lunging grab to secure the intercepti...

AUGUST 21 • CHARGERS.COM

Adrian Martinez Scores 9-Yard Touchdown vs. Chargers San Francisco 49ers QB Adrian Martinez makes Los Angeles Chargers defenders miss on a nine-yard scoring scramble.

AUGUST 21 • 49ERS.COM

Martinez's 17-Yard TD to Watkins Boosts 49ers Lead to 40-9 San Francisco 49ers QB Adrian Martinez throws a 17-yard touchdown pass to WR Jordan Watkins.

AUGUST 21 • 49ERS.COM

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in preseason action

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Pick-Six Alert! Junior Colson Takes Martinez's Pass to the House for TD Chargers linebacker Junior Colson reads 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez and jumps the pass for a 16-yard interception return touchdown.

AUGUST 21 • CHARGERS.COM

A former Nebraska star may have lost ground in a crucial 49ers roster battle Former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez got his first shot to prove he belongs on the San Francisco 49ers' roster on Friday. Unfortunate...

AUGUST 15 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Adrian Martinez Spins Free, Connects With Khalil Herbert for 20 Yards San Francisco 49ers QB Adrian Martinez spins out of a potential sack and locates RB Khalil Herbert who turns upfield for a 20-yard gain.

AUGUST 14 • 49ERS.COM

Adrian Martinez Finds Jordan Watkins for 20-Yard Gain San Francisco 49ers QB Adrian Martinez connects with a wide open WR Jordan Watkins for a 20-yard reception.

AUGUST 14 • 49ERS.COM

Two NFL hopefuls with Nebraska ties sharpen each other while helping local players Former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez may have transferred out of Lincoln at the end of his college football career, but it’s clear th...

JULY 20 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Disregarded QB could be the biggest wild card in 49ers' backup competition Mac Jones leads the conversation for who'll back up Brock Purdy, but if the 49ers move on from him, who's next? Adrian Martinez would like a...

JUNE 28 • NINERNOISE.COM

San Francisco 49ers 2026 roster ranking: No. 83-82 Rookie UDFA Wesley Grimes and veteran quarterback Adrian Martinez are important pieces on the San Francisco 49ers

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Signs futures deal with 9ers San Francisco signed Martinez to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Martinez spent most of the 2025 season on the 49ers' and the Jets' practice squads, taking just one snap with San Francisco in Week 9 against the Giants to execute the game-ending kneel down. It appears the 49ers saw something they liked in Martinez though, so he'll be staying with them to begin the 2026 league year.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles host 49ers in wild-card round as they seek a repeat Super Bowl title

The Philadelphia Eagles open their bid for a third Super Bowl appearance in four seasons when they host the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Sunday

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Back with Niners' practice squad San Francisco signed Martinez to its practice squad Wednesday, Kyle Madison of USA Today reports.

Impact Just a day after being waived from the Jets' practice squad, Martinez is now back with the 49ers, who also cut him from their practice squad less than two weeks ago. With starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones both healthy, Martinez is likely a couple injuries away from seeing any game action for the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' undrafted rookie Brady Cook will start again at quarterback against the Saints

Brady Cook will start at quarterback for the New York Jets against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Waived from practice squad The Jets waived Martinez from the practice squad Tuesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

Impact Martinez was signed to the practice squad and elevated to the active roster in Week 15 to serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Brady Cook. The quarterback's waiving signals that at least one of either Tyrod Taylor (groin) or Justin Fields (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the Saints. Martinez will now be placed on waivers, and if he clears will become a free agent.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after nearly 3 disappointing seasons

Allen Lazard came to the New York Jets with a big contract and high expectations

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to practice squad Martinez reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Martinez was elevated to operate as New York's backup quarterback behind Brady Cook in Week 15 while Tyrod Taylor (groin) and Justin Fields (knee) were unavailable. Martinez did not appear in the team's 48-20 loss to Jacksonville, and he can still be elevated two more times this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for QB2 role Week 15 Martinez was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Martinez signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday to help supplement the team's injury-riddled quarterback room. Both Tyrod Taylor (groin) and Justin Fields (knee) have been ruled out for Sunday's game, leaving undrafted rookie Brady Cook to serve as the Jets' QB1. Martinez was an undrafted free agent in 2023, and he made his NFL debut with the 49ers in Week 9 when he played one offensive snap. He should only see the field versus Jacksonville if Cook also goes down with injury during the game.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook to make first NFL start for Jets against Jaguars

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his first NFL start for the New York Jets against the Jaguars on Sunday

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Eagles host 49ers in wild-card round as they seek a repeat Super Bowl title

Jets' undrafted rookie Brady Cook will start again at quarterback against the Saints

Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after nearly 3 disappointing seasons

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook to make first NFL start for Jets against Jaguars