- Adrian Martinez
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- Team SF
- Pos QB
- Status AActive
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Back with Niners' practice squad
San Francisco signed Martinez to its practice squad Wednesday, Kyle Madison of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Just a day after being waived from the Jets' practice squad, Martinez is now back with the 49ers, who also cut him from their practice squad less than two weeks ago. With starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones both healthy, Martinez is likely a couple injuries away from seeing any game action for the rest of the season.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 6:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived from practice squad
The Jets waived Martinez from the practice squad Tuesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Martinez was signed to the practice squad and elevated to the active roster in Week 15 to serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Brady Cook. The quarterback's waiving signals that at least one of either Tyrod Taylor (groin) or Justin Fields (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the Saints. Martinez will now be placed on waivers and, if he clears, will become a free agent.
Published: Tue, Dec 16 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice squad
Martinez reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Martinez was elevated from the practice squad for Week 15 and served as the backup to starting quarterback Brady Cook in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars while Tyrod Taylor (groin) and Justin Fields (knee) were unavailable. Martinez can still be elevated two more times this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated for QB2 role Week 15
Martinez was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Martinez signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday to help supplement the team's injury-riddled quarterback room. Both Tyrod Taylor (groin) and Justin Fields (knee) have been ruled out for Sunday's game, leaving undrafted rookie Brady Cook to serve as the Jets' QB1. Martinez was an undrafted free agent in 2023, and he made his NFL debut with the 49ers in Week 9 when he played one offensive snap. He should only see the field versus Jacksonville if Cook also goes down with injury during the…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 13 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Jets' practice squad
Martinez signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez was cut by the Jets in August after spending the 2024 season on their practice squad. He had been with the 49ers organization for most of the 2025 campaign prior to getting cut from San Francisco's practice squad Tuesday. If neither Tyrod Taylor (groin) nor Justin Fields (knee) gain clearance to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Martinez would likely be elevated to back up undrafted rookie Brady Cook.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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Cut by San Francisco
Martinez was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Martinez has been on and off of the 49ers' practice squad this season, even appearing in one game with the team in Week 9 against the Giants. The quarterback will now be subject to waivers, and, if he goes unclaimed, there's a decent chance that he rejoins San Francisco's practice unit down the road this year.
Published: Tue, Dec 9 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Tue, Nov 18 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Sat, Nov 15 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Thu, Oct 2 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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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 Purdy (toe) is officially listed as questionable despite not being expected to start.
Published: Sat, Sep 20 at 8:34pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Mon, Sep 15 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Sat, Sep 13 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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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 while adding three rushes for 26 yards.
Published: Thu, Aug 28 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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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 Taylor but didn't make it through the team's roster cutdown. He could be a candidate to land on the Jets' practice squad, which is where he spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign.
Published: Sun, Aug 24 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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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…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 7:28pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Sun, Aug 10 at 8:11am by Rotowire.com
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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, and starring for the UFL's Birmingham Stallions last spring.
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Tue, Oct 8 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Sat, Oct 5 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Thu, Aug 29 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 6:57pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Published: Sat, Jul 27 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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