49ers QB Kurtis Rourke Released From Hospital After Rib Injury

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49ers QB Kurtis Rourke Released From Hospital After Rib Injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was released from the hospital Thursday night after suffering a rib injury during the team's preseason game against the Titans. Rourke was taken for evaluation after experiencing difficulty breathing. The seventh-round pick completed 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards before leaving the game and is now expected to undergo further evaluation.

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