49ers Provide Encouraging Update on QB Kurtis Rourke After Scary Injury

The San Francisco 49ers provided an encouraging update regarding QB Kurtis Rourke following a scary injury during the preseason opener. Rourke was hospitalized after experiencing difficulty breathing and suffering a rib injury, but he has since been discharged. The incident highlighted a precarious situation for the team, leaving them nearly without available quarterbacks. This early training camp injury trend has raised concerns regarding the overall health and stability of the 49ers roster heading into the 2026 season.