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Emergency QB3 for Week 2 Rourke (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but will serve as the emergency third quarterback.
Impact As the emergency third quarterback, Rourke is not allowed to play Sunday unless both starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Full practice Tuesday Rourke (ribs) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area repors.
Impact Rourke has fully recovered from the ribs injury that he suffered during the preseason. He will now be good to go for Thursday night's regular-season opener against the Rams in Australia.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Working back from rib injury Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Rourke (ribs) has a chance to return to the field next week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Rourke suffered three broken ribs during San Francisco's preseason opener versus the Titans, but it seems like the injury may not keep the quarterback on the sidelines much longer. Until he's healthy again, Adrian Martinez still projects as the 49ers' third signal-caller behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Klay Kubiak Believes There's More to Come From 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke Will Kurtis Rourke make the 53-man roster?
AUGUST 17 • SI.COM
Klay Kubiak Talks Rourke's Debut, Purdy's Growth as a Leader San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak discussed QB Kurtis Rourke's strong first game back, WR Mike Evans' progress adjusting...
AUGUST 16 • 49ERS.COM
3 quarterbacks (including 2 old friends) 49ers can sign after Kurtis Rourke's injury Kurtis Rourke suffered a ribs injury in the 49ers' preseason game against the Titans, and fans want to know who could step in.
AUGUST 16 • NINERNOISE.COM
Practices Saturday Rourke (ribs) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Rourke was hospitalized during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Titans due to shortness of breath caused by a rib injury. The quarterback's return to practice just two days after the issue is a strong sign that he is past the issue and set to back up Brock Purdy and Mac Jones. Rourke will likely see significant snaps in next Thursday's preseason showdown with the Chargers.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Latest 49ers injury update all but ensures fringe QB makes 53-man roster Kurtis Rourke's preseason injury could've been a major setback, but a positive outcome means he's likely guaranteed a spot on the 49ers rost...
AUGUST 15 • NINERNOISE.COM
Leaves hospital Thursday Rourke (ribs) was discharged from the hospital Thursday night, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Rourke left Thursday night's preseason opener against the Titans with shortness of breath due to a rib injury. The quarterback's next chance to get preseason reps will be in next Thursday's contest against the Chargers. Rourke is competing with Adrian Martinez for the No. 3 quarterback role behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones. Healthy snaps will be a must for the 2025 seventh-rounder as he tries to remain on the 49ers' 53-man roster in consecutive seasons.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

49ers rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling makes a strong first impression

The decision by the San Francisco 49ers to draft De’Zhaun Stribling with the first pick of the second round in April raised some eyebrows with more accomplished college receivers s...
AUGUST 14 • Associated Press
Deadspin | 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke hospitalized for rib injury Deadspin | 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke hospitalized for rib injury
AUGUST 14 • DEADSPIN.COM
49ers didn't do Kurtis Rourke any favors in preseason loss to Titans Kurtis Rourke played well in the 49ers' exhibition loss to the Titans, but a ribs injury isn't exactly what you'd want to see.
AUGUST 14 • NINERNOISE.COM
Shanahan Shares Injury Updates, Talks Positional Battles Following #TENvsSF San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed the benefit of facing the Tennessee Titans throughout the first week of the preseason...
AUGUST 14 • 49ERS.COM
Shanahan Shares Injury Updates, Talks Positional Battles Following #TENvsSF | 49ers
Shanahan Shares Injury Updates, Talks Positional Battles Following #TENvsSF | 49ers
AUGUST 14 • YOUTUBE

Cam Ward struggles in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers

Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco’s backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams
AUGUST 14 • Associated Press
Done for night with ribs injury Rourke (ribs) will not return to Thursday night's preseason opener against the Titans, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Rourke completed 12 of 14 passes for 101 scoreless yards before suffering a rib injury, allowing Adrian Martinez to come in to finish out the exhibition opener. Rourke also rushed three times for 14 yards prior to his departure. The second-year quarterback's next chance to suit up will be next Thursday against the Chargers.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Thursday Rourke (ribs) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Titans, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Rourke suffered an injury to his ribs in the first half, and his status for the remainder of the game is now up in the air. The second-year pro is competing with Adrian Martinez for the No. 3 quarterback role with San Francisco this season, and his chances to beat out Martinez would take a major hit if the injury sidelines him moving forward.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Stribling's 32-Yard Third-Down Sideline Catch San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling rotates down the sideline for a 32-yard reception from QB Kurtis Rourke.
AUGUST 14 • 49ERS.COM
De'Zhaun Stribling Hauls In 10-Yard Pass From Kurtis Rourke San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling displays elite hands on a contested catch following a 10-yard pass from QB Kurtis Rourke.
AUGUST 14 • 49ERS.COM
Stribling's sideline snag is pure gold at end of Rourke's 32-yard rainbow
Stribling's sideline snag is pure gold at end of Rourke's 32-yard rainbow
AUGUST 14 • YOUTUBE
49ers' Mac Jones decision ultimately lays in the hands of Kurtis Rourke The 49ers love having Mac Jones as a backup, but whether or not they move on from him could hinge on third-string QB Kurtis Rourke.
JULY 17 • NINERNOISE.COM
Forgotten QB might be the biggest name to watch during 49ers offseason The top two spots on the 49ers depth chart at quarterback are set, but Kurtis Rourke might be the one to keep tabs on the most.
MAY 11 • NINERNOISE.COM
Ready for minicamp Rourke (knee) will participate in rookie minicamp starting Friday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Impact Rourke was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but because he spent the entire season on the reserve/non-football injury list as he recovered from a torn ACL he suffered in his final year at Indiana, he'll be eligible to participate in rookie minicamp. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Rourke is competing with Adrian Martinez -- who has played one snap since entering the league in 2023 -- to be the No. 3 QB behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out for 2025 Rourke (knee) will remain on the 49ers' reserve/non-football injury list for the rest of the 2025 season, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Rourke opened the 2025 regular season on the NFI list while recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained during his final collegiate season at Indiana. He was designated to return from the NFI in early December, but with his 21-day practice window closing, the rookie seventh-rounder will not be available for the rest of the 2025 campaign. Rourke will turn his attention toward being available for the start of the 2026 season, when he'll likely compete for the backup quarterback job behind Brock Purdy.
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Week 17 Rourke (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Chicago, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Rourke is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered during his final collegiate season at Indiana. He's not quite ready to return, but given his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 8, he would need to be activated from the NFI list ahead of the 49ers' Week 18 tilt against the Seahawks. If Rourke is not activated, then he would not be available for the 49ers' regular-season finale or their postseason run.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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