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Kurtis Rourke Exits With Breathing Trouble in 19-13 Loss

8/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kurtis Rourke started, completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards and adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown on three carries.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Rourke was taken to the hospital for breathing trouble, but X-rays showed no broken rib.
Rourke left the hospital, while Purdy and Jones stayed inactive.
Adrian Martinez completed 16 of 30 passes for 159 yards with a 68.6 passer rating in the 19-13 loss.

History

Historical Context

In 2013 the NFL settled for $765 million with over 4,500 former players, funding exams and research after concussion lawsuits and rule changes that began in 2009. The league’s protocol now mandates immediate sideline evaluation by trainers and independent neurologists. Kurtis Rourke’s 2024 hospitalization, cleared by X-rays, shows those safeguards guide teams like Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers.

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Story summary

Kurtis Rourke started, completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards and adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown on three carries.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Rourke was taken to the hospital for breathing trouble, but X-rays showed no broken rib.
Rourke left the hospital, while Purdy and Jones stayed inactive.
Adrian Martinez completed 16 of 30 passes for 159 yards with a 68.6 passer rating in the 19-13 loss.

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