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Kurtis Rourke is rookie-year Purdy. The team knowing Rourke wasn't worth losing on waivers shows foresight into what he means to this team down the line.

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Positive signalRole

Rourke's retention signals long-term developmental value to the 49ers.

Rourke is rookie-year Purdy in terms of development trajectory; the team's decision to keep him rather than lose him on waivers shows foresight into what he means to the team down the line.

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Kurtis RourkeNeutralRole

Rourke is a dynasty taxi squad option and potential 49ers emergency starter if Purdy injured.

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Kurtis RourkeNegativeDepth Chart

Rouke inactive; rookie QB not expected to contribute this season.

Niners Nation

Kurtis RourkePositiveSleeper

Rourke is a deep-roster stash the team is excited about.

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Kurtis RourkePositiveInjury

Rourke returns to practice after month-plus absence due to injury.

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Kurtis RourkePositiveInjury

Rourke returns to practice after month-long absence.

Niners Nation

Kurtis RourkeNeutralInjury

QB Rourke listed with ribs injury; eligible to return to practice.

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