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serving as the No. 2 quarterback to Mac Jones when Brock Purdy was hurt for parts of 2025. Rourke's impressive preseason start also paves the path for him to eventually be the 49ers backup once Mac Jones's deal expires next offseason.
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Mac Jones is current backup; Rourke positioned to replace him after deal expires.

Mac Jones is the 49ers' current backup quarterback, with Adrian Martinez having served as the No. 2 to Jones when Brock Purdy was injured for parts of 2025. Kurtis Rourke's impressive preseason performance and subsequent promotion to the No. 3 role positions him to eventually become the 49ers backup once Mac Jones's deal expires next offseason.

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