49ers Provide Encouraging Update on QB Kurtis Rourke After Scary Injury
49ers QB Kurtis Rourke was hospitalized after struggling to breathe in the preseason opener, but he's since been released.
The San Francisco 49ers provided an encouraging update on their fifth-round quarterback prospect Kurtis Rourke following a concerning injury during Thursday's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. Initially, the team lost Rourke to a rib injury in the second quarter, forcing second-year player Adrian Martinez to complete the game.
However, Rourke was released from the hospital Thursday night. Known for his impressive college career, Rourke spent five seasons with the Indiana Hoosiers before transferring to Ohio State, where he had a breakout final season, finishing with 3,042 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and only five interceptions. The 49ers had high expectations for Rourke, who was expected to compete for the No. 3 quarterback spot alongside Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.
Rourke's performance in his preseason debut against Tennessee, where he went 12 of 14 for 101 yards before his injury, suggests he may be leading the race for the third-string quarterback position. With his injury now behind him, Rourke is well-positioned to finish the preseason strong and potentially make an impact on the 49ers' roster heading into the regular season.
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