49ers Release Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai Amid Roster Changes

Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai's hopes of securing a spot on an NFL team's roster have been dashed. During the San Francisco 49ers' training camp, Mordecai competed for the third quarterback position but was released from the team's 90-man roster on Monday. This decision coincided with the team's recent signing of quarterback Carter Bradley, the son of assistant head coach Gus Bradley. Despite Bradley's claims that nepotism did not influence the signing, critics have noted the timing of his addition. The 49ers currently have rookie Kurtis Rourke behind starters Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, leading head coach Kyle Shanahan to conclude that keeping five quarterbacks was unnecessary. Mordecai, known for his athleticism and dual-threat capabilities, may return to the practice squad—a position he held last season—though his future in the NFL will depend on the consistency of his passing game. While learning under Shanahan presents valuable experience, Mordecai's next move could be to another team as he strives to establish his place in the league.