49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital Thursday night after struggling to breathe following a rib injury suffered in the second quarter of San Francisco’s preseason opener against the Titans. X-rays did not show a broken rib, and Rourke was released from the hospital that night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the injury is not believed to be serious, but the medical staff erred on the side of caution given the breathing difficulty. Before leaving the game, Rourke had gone 12-of-14 passing for 101 yards with three rushes for 14 yards. (source: NBC Sports Bay Area)
49ers QB Kurtis Rourke Hospitalized After Rib Injury, Released Thursday Night
49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital Thursday night after struggling to breathe following a rib injury suffered in the second quarter of San Francisco's preseason opener against the Titans. X-rays did not show a broken rib, and Rourke was released from the hospital that night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the injury is not believed to be serious, but the medical staff erred on the side of caution given the breathing difficulty. Before leaving the game, Rourke had gone 12-of-14 passing for 101 yards with three rushes for 14 yards. (source: NBC Sports Bay Area)
