Police are investigating a dead body spotted by San Francisco quarterback Mac Jones ahead of the 49ers' 26-23 overtime win over the Rams on "Thursday Night Football." The body was spotted that morning near the team hotel.
“That morning at the team hotel in Marina del Rey, Jones told teammates he was on his balcony when he looked out at the water and saw a floating dead body,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote. “Someone called the police.
"As the 49ers loaded buses for the stadium, players watched investigators and even a coroner’s van pull into the marina. On Friday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the incident was still under investigation.”
Police have not released details on the incident. Jones has not commented on the matter publicly as of this writing.
Despite the incident, the 49ers went on to take on the Rams on the road. Jones, who reportedly made the discovery, went on to have his best game of the season in relief of the injured Brock Purdy.
Jones went on to complete 33 of his 49 passing attempts on the night for 342 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He’s now completing over 65% (86-of-129) of his attempts on the season with 905 passing yards, six touchdowns and an interception. He’s 3-0 in the games he’s played extended minutes this season.
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