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The 49ers have often entered training camp with four quarterbacks under Kyle Shanahan. Last year, it was Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Kurtis Rourke, Tanner Mordecai, and Carter Bradley. There was an extra quarterback in the fold with Rourke recovering from a knee injury. The previous …
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No one wants to think of their starting QBs going down, but these NFL contenders have solid backups
Mac Jones is going into his second season with the San Francisco 49ers.The former Alabama star is coming off a season where he started in eight games.He went 5-3 as a starter, and finished the year throwing for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns (in 11 total games).Mac Jones Sends Out…
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones talked about how he was meant to be with with HC Kyle Shanahan. “Trust me, I didn’t have a crazy amount of options, to be honest. I played in Jacksonville, and there was good tape, but it wasn’t consistent,” Jones admitted, via Niners Wire. “We talked abo…
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49ers The 49ers traded three first-round picks in the 2021 draft to move up from pick No. 12 overall to acquire QB Trey Lance, the same draft in which now-backup QB Mac Jones went 15th overall. Jones reflected on the journey of ending up in San Francisco after all, saying that th…
Mac Jones is the San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback, but his time with the New England Patriots is still a mystery. From Nick Saban at Alabama to Bill Belichick with the Patriots, Jones was slated to be a star after a first-round selection. Jones spoke with the Bussin’ With T…
Jets Jets CB Brandon Stephens and S Minkah Fitzpatrick spoke about changes in an attempt to record their first interception under HC Aaron Glenn. “It’s hard to believe it could happen, but it happened,” Stephens said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. “I think all the guys are taking that…
Jets The Jets acquired DL Jowon Briggs from the Browns in 2025, and he recorded 4 sacks, 8 tackles for loss, and 38 tackles last season. Briggs thinks he has a better understanding of the game as he enters the third year of his career. “Any chance I get to expand my football rep…
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones filled in nicely for eight games last season when QB Brock Purdy was injured. Despite the trade rumors and strong performance last year, Jones was clear that there’s no controversy, and he’s ready to go whatever is needed to best support Purdy. “I’ve bee…
The 49ers announced their training camp dates and made tickets available for those interested. The ticket prices are linked below. Also, in today’s links, you’ll read about Andrew Whitworth’s comments about drafting offensive linemen, Mac Jones reflecting on the 2021 NFL Draft, s…
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones believes that he can still be a starting quarterback in the league. “I know that I can play higher than just being on the team,” Jones said, via Niners Wire. “I can be a starter, and this year, if I’m going to be a backup, that’s great. You’re judged on […
The San Francisco 49ers were the subject of one of the NFL's bigger QB debates last season when Brock Purdy was injured and Mac Jones stepped in. What does it mean for this season?
Where there’s smoke, there is fire. And for as much as the San Francisco 49ers brass wants to tell us they would like to keep Mac Jones around as Brock Purdy’s backup, the NFL landscape will likely dictate whether that happens. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk discussed when the …
Another talking head touches on a potential Mac Jones trade
Jones discussed an offseason of rumors and his desire to get a chance to start again.
After much speculation this offseason, Mac Jones remained with the San Francisco 49ers and didn’t get traded. As a result, Jones heads into the 2026 NFL season as QB2 on the depth chart for the Niners.However, with training camp and the preseason nearing and the trade deadline la…
Mac Jones on 49ers choosing Lance over him, why he was meant to join Shanahan“And I felt like I had really good interviews,” Jones said. “Kyle really liked what I was doing on Zoom. My Zoom setup was incredible. I had the whiteboard and all the right s–t. I’m like, I’m gonna do t…
In 2021, Trey Lance went third overall to the 49ers, and Mac Jones followed 12 picks later to the Patriots.
Insider: If a QB goes down, the first call could be to the 49ers“If a starting quarterback goes down, you would have to believe that their first call is to the San Francisco 49ers for Mac Jones,” Palmer said this week. “You would have to think that would be the first call that th…
Former G.M. compares Simpson to J.J. McCarthy, Mac Jones.
Former G.M. compares Simpson to J.J. McCarthy, Mac Jones.
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones is entering his second year with the team and has been a subject of trade rumors because of how admirably he’s filled in when QB Brock Purdy was injured. Jones is excited to have an offseason where he doesn’t need to learn a new system, and he talked abou…
According to Tony Adame of Heavy, NFL insider James Palmer shared an update on Jones' future during a Bleacher Report live stream on Thursday.
Jones was hoping to find an opportunity as a starter somewhere, but instead he remains in San Francisco as Purdy's backup.
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones said during a recent media appearance that he gets a lot of questions about whether he will eventually leave San Francisco in search of a starting job, but said he is currently committed to remaining with his current team given his success last year. “I…
49ers 49ers TE George Kittle defended HC Kyle Shanahan, saying he should not be on the hot seat. “Anybody that says Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat, you guys are not the smartest,” Kittle said, via USA Today. “It doesn’t make any sense to me.” Kittle added that QB Mac Jones was …
49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones has been popular in trade rumors since last November, when he was in the midst of a resurgent season. Jones performed well in eight starts filling in for an injured Brock Purdy, leading to speculation the 49ers would sell high on him this offsea…
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones has been in trade speculation all offseason. However, the Niners have chosen to stand firm and hold onto their backup as insurance should Brock Purdy suffer an injury during the 2026 NFL season. During the 2025 season, Jones played 545 snaps for t…
A rare three-team trade pitch from Bleacher Report delivers San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones to the New York Jets. The post Rare 3-Team Trade Pitch Delivers Jets Ex-Rival QB appeared first on HEAVY.
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49ers tight end George Kittle is on the mend after suffering a torn Achilles during San Francisco’s postseason victory over Philadelphia in January.
The San Francisco 49ers have a backup QB in Mac Jones who could very well be a starter for a few teams in the NFL. Moreover, last season, while filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, Jones showed that he can produce as a starting QB. During the 2025 season, Jones played 545 tota…
The San Francisco 49ers are trying to bring home their first Super Bowl since the 1994 season. Part of that pursuit means trying to acquire the necessary pieces that can make the team as great as it can be. A player that the Niners may have thought about trading for a key piece i…
If you’ve been on the internet in the past 24-48 hours, you know there’s been talk that the San Francisco 49ers could still trade Mac Jones. But that would only happen if Kurtis Rourke can show the team that he has what it takes to be Brock Purdy’s backup. Rourke fell to the seve…
As a token of appreciation for his strong work in relief of Brock Purdy in 2025, the 49ers gave backup quarterback Mac Jones a $300K roster bonus last month. That brought his total base pay for 2026 to $3.55MM, with another $2.25MM available in incentives. That represents strong …
What’s next for 49ers QB Mac Jones after not being traded?“At the end of last season, Jones told ESPN he felt like he “got the train back on the tracks.” The mission now is finding a way to keep it from derailing. Jones jokes that he’s not an engineer, but he has given plenty of …
In a "bold" trade proposal, the San Francisco 49ers would unload quarterback Mac Jones to an NFC playoff rival. The post ‘Bold’ Trade Proposal Sees 49ers Unload Mac Jones to NFC Playoff Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
A former New England Patriots quarterback is projected to be treated midseason. Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton predicted that current San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones would be traded to the Carolina Panthers.Jones has found success with the 49ers after being traded a…
At various points in 2025, the San Francisco 49ers offense was carried by Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, and Christian McCaffrey. Injuries took a toll on both sides of the ball, but there were times when Mac Jones was throwing the football to Jake Tonges, Demarcus Robinson, and Kend…
Last season was frustrating for Brock Purdy. For a brief moment, some fans wondered whether the San Francisco 49ers were better off with Mac Jones under center. Those questions would’ve never come up had Purdy not suffered multiple injuries during the first half of the season. De…
From Mac Jones keeping the 49ers afloat to Joe Flacco fitting perfectly in Cincinnati, these teams are best equipped if their starting quarterback misses time
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones admitted that he wants another chance to start but isn’t mad about remaining in San Francisco this season. “Obviously, you want to have a chance to start,” Jones said, via Niners Wire. “But I also love it here, and I’m not really in the business of leavin…
When a team’s franchise quarterback goes down with an injury and misses multiple games, it usually spells doom for that team and their season. Brock Purdy missed multiple weeks with a turf toe injury, and the 49ers turned to Mac Jones in his absence. In eight games, the 49ers rip…
Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers’ offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today is QB Mac Jones
George Kittle defended Kyle Shanahan from hot seat rumors, crediting the head coach and Mac Jones with keeping the 2025 49ers afloat.
Mac Jones was the last San Francisco 49ers player to speak at the podium before the team ended OTAs. Despite not throwing due to soreness in his shoulder, Jones said all the right things. “It’s Brock’s team.” “I’m not in the business of leaving good people.” “I also love it here.…
What was the contract decision that 49ers QB Mac Jones says he doesn’t regret? (Paywall)“Asked Wednesday about the multi-year deal that prevented him from reaching free agency in March, where he might have signed a contract that could have dwarfed his current salary, Jones offere…
Mac Jones did not throw for the San Francisco 49ers this past week due to “Just a little soreness in my shoulder,” according to Jones. He said, “Everything’s clean and looks good, so just kind of being precautionary, I guess, is the word. But yeah, I’ll be ready for training camp…
The 49ers could get calls on Mac Jones, but moving Brock Purdy’s backup would require a very specific kind of offer. The post 49ers Hit With Mac Jones Trade Reality Before Season appeared first on HEAVY.
The San Francisco 49ers have found their starting quarterback in Brock Purdy. But they are more than pleased with their backup option in Mac Jones as well. As teams around the league try to figure out their own quarterback plans, Jones may continue to be a coveted trade target. B…
The San Francisco 49ers plan on wrapping up their OTAs on Thursday after cancelling next week’s mandatory minicamp, but backup quarterback Mac Jones has not thrown last week or this week owing to shoulder soreness. Jones, who went 5-3 as a starter last season for the 49ers in pla…
The 49ers canceled next week's mandatory minicamp, so they will wrap up their offseason program on Thursday. 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones did not throw last week or this week as he rests his throwing arm.
The 49ers canceled next week's mandatory minicamp, so they will wrap up their offseason program on Thursday. 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones did not throw last week or this week as he rests his throwing arm.
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Mac Jones wasn’t the only contract the San Francisco 49ers toyed with. The team converted $3.02 million of center Jake Brendel’s 2026 compensation into a signing bonus, per Spotrac. That cleared $2.265 million of cap space. This may be the last season we see Brendel in a 49ers un…
49ers backup QB Mac Jones would have preferred a trade. He got a raise instead (paywall)“The 49ers have rewarded Mac Jones for last season’s stellar fill-in work by giving him a $300,000 roster bonus, according to multiple reports. Jones, 27, who signed a two-year, $7 million con…
The San Francisco 49ers and Mac Jones are probably going to stay together for just a little while longer. Although there was speculation that the Niners would draft a quarterback this spring and cash in on some of the value Jones created for himself while filling in for Brock Pur…
The San Francisco 49ers have more experience than they’d like when it comes to valuing backup quarterbacks. They made it clear that they weren’t bluffing when it came to wanting premium draft capital in return for Mac Jones. Mac Jones showed that he could operate almost as well a…
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The San Francisco 49ers are thrilled to have Mac Jones on the roster. Jones played a huge role in rescuing the 2025 season, starting 11 games for the 49ers in relief of starter Brock Purdy. San Francisco just made a surprising contract decision to reward Jones for all of his hard…
Jones led the team to a 5-3 record last season. He looked poised and in control of the offense for the first time since his rookie season.
The San Francisco 49ers arguably have one of the best QB rooms in the NFL, with Brock Purdy as their starter and Mac Jones, a capable backup who has shown he can perform when called upon. Last season, the Niners had Purdy and Jones start games after the team overcame the absence …