Adrian Martinez Injury News & Updates
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Back with San Francisco
The 49ers signed Martinez to the practice squad Tuesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Martinez was cut from the 53-man roster over the weekend after Brock Purdy was cleared to return from his toe injury. Martinez will continue to provide organizational depth at quarterback behind Purdy and Mac Jones.
Nov 15, 2025
Cut by San Francisco
The 49ers waived Martinez on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez's services on the 49ers' active roster are no longer needed as Mac Jones will revert to a backup role for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to the return of Brock Purdy (toe). Martinez could be brought back by San Francisco on the practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.
Oct 2, 2025
Signed to Niners' active roster
The 49ers signed Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Martinez was elevated from the 49ers' practice squad to the active roster for Week 2 and 3 to serve as Mac Jones' backup in the absence of Brock Purdy (toe). Purdy returned for Week 4 against the Jaguars but has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Los Angeles, so Martinez will once again be the QB2 while Jones makes his third start of the regular season.
Sep 22, 2025
Reverts to practice squad
Martinez reverted to San Francisco's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Martinez served as the 49ers' backup quarterback Sunday but didn't see the field despite Mac Jones aggravating a knee injury during the team's 16-15 win over the Cardinals. Brock Purdy (shoulder/toe) is expected to return to practice this week in a limited capacity and could make his return against the Jaguars in Week 4. Martinez could be elevated to the 49ers' active roster for a third consecutive week depending on the health of Purdy and Jones.
Sep 20, 2025
Elevated again
The 49ers elevated Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez served as the backup quarterback to Mac Jones in Week 2. His status is a bit more in question for Week 3 , as Brock Prudy (toe) is officially listed as questionable despite not being expected to start.
Sep 15, 2025
Reverts to practice squad
Martinez reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
ANALYSIS
With Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) and Kurtis Rourke (knee) both unavailable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Martinez was elevated to the active roster to serve as the 49ers' backup quarterback behind Mac Jones. Purdy is not expected to play Week 3 against the Cardinals, so Martinez will likely be elevated to the active roster for a second-straight week.
Sep 13, 2025
Elevated Saturday
Martinez was elevated from the 49ers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez signed with the 49ers' practice squad after failing to make the Jets' 53-man roster in late August. Brock Purdy (shoulder) and Kurtis Rourke (knee) are both expected to miss San Francisco's Week 2 matchup against the Saints, so Martinez's signing ensures depth at quarterback. He's expected to back up Mac Jones on Sunday.
Aug 28, 2025
Latches on with Niners
The 49ers signed Martinez to their practice squad Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez was apart of the Jets' final cuts this week and now latches on in San Francisco as organizational depth behind Brock Purdy. Martinez logged 102 offensive snaps this preseason and completed just 30 of 51 pass attempts for 352 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Aug 24, 2025
Cut loose by Jets
The Jets waived Martinez on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez was competing for a spot as New York's No. 3 quarterback behind Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylors but didn't make it through the team's roster cutdown. He could be a candidate to land on the the Jets' practice squad, which is where he spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign.
Aug 17, 2025
Second QB in after Fields
Martinez completed 12 of 21 passes for 114 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants.
ANALYSIS
It was a forgettable night for much of the Jets roster, but Martinez was notably the second quarterback into the game for the team after starter Justin Fields. Rookie Brady Cook came in after Martinez's third-quarter interception and proceeded to complete six of 11 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. The competition between Martinez and Cook has taken on greater importance following news that Tyrod Taylor (knee) will miss the remainder of the preseason after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. If Taylor isn't ready by Week 1, Martinez or Cook would begin the season as Fields' backup.
Aug 10, 2025
Strong second half Saturday
Martinez completed 11 of 16 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown while rushing twice for 13 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Martinez played the entire second half and put forth a strong performance, including a 24-yard touchdown pass to Stone Smartt in the third quarter. Rookie Brady Cook notably came into the game earlier than Martinez, but Martinez had the stronger statistical showing. The battle for the third spot on the Jets' quarterback depth chart between Martinez and Cook will continue in the second preseason game Aug. 16 against the Giants.
Jan 6, 2025
Signs with Jets
The Jets signed Martinez to a reserve/future contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez spent his 2024 campaign with the Jets' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster in late August. He's yet to appear in an NFL game after throwing for 1,261 yards, six touchdowns and one interception over 10 contests in 2022, his final year at Kansas State.
Oct 8, 2024
Bumped back down
Martinez reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez was an emergency option for the Jets at quarterback behind Tyrod Taylor on Sunday as Aaron Rodgers played through an ankle injury in the team's loss to the Vikings.
Oct 5, 2024
Elevated from practice squad
The Jets elevated Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Martinez will make the trip to London to serve as the third/emergency quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Rodgers had been dealing with knee swelling all week, but he doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest.
Aug 29, 2024
Rejoins Jets
Martinez signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Martinez was left off the Jets' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he'll now stick around in New York after signing with the team's practice squad Wednesday. The Kansas State product could potentially serve as the team's emergency third quarterback behind both Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor.
Aug 27, 2024
Jettisoned by Jets
Martinez was waived by the Jets on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Martinez was signed by New York in July and played in all three of the team's preseason contests, completing 25 of 47 passes for 270 yards, no touchdowns and one interception while carrying six times for 51 yards. He never had much of a chance to play a major role to open the campaign with Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor serving as New York's top two options at quarterback, but Martinez could land a spot on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.
Jul 27, 2024
Joining Gang Green
Martinez was picked up by the Jets on Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Martinez landed in Detroit as an undrafted free agent last April but ultimately did not make it through final roster cuts. The Kansas State product will now look for a second chance in the league via a competition with Andrew Peasley for the No. 3 role under center behind Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor.
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