The 49ers didn’t see much of Curtis Rourke in the preseason as he missed the final two games with fractured ribs. They saw enough of him, though, to keep him as their third quarterback.
The 49ers are releasing Adrian Martinez, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports, which leaves Rourke behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.
Rourke started the team’s first preseason game and went 12-of-14 for 101 yards while rushing for 14 yards on three carries. He broke three ribs during the game, forcing his exit and sending him to the hospital.
He is expected to return to practice this week.
Martinez appeared in all three preseason games, completing 36-of-68 passes for 346 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, while rushing eight times for 35 yards and one score.
