Rourke’s Tough Road to 49ers Roster | San Francisco 49ers News

Kurtis Rourke, a seventh-round QB with a rocky start—including a torn ACL and fractured ribs—surprisingly made the 49ers’ 53-man roster over Adrian Martinez, positioning him as a potential future backup behind Brock Purdy. This isn’t just feel-good—it’s strategic: the 49ers see him as a key investment, possibly even ahead of Mac Jones down the line. The roster is a chess game, balancing immediate needs, injury management, and future flexibility. Running back Isaac Guerendo starts on the PUP list, freeing up space while keeping his rights, and could return by Week 5. This 53-man squad is a moving target—still evolving through waivers, trades, and injuries as the season looms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7655c20ffc76db69