Pro Football Focus (PFF) contributor Bradley Locker recently revisited the 2025 offseason, highlighting the best and worst free-agent signings across the NFL.
One topic of discussion that will revolve around the San Francisco 49ers for a significant portion of the offseason is whether or not to trade Mac Jones.
As expected, the San Francisco 49ers are drawing interest from teams for Mac Jones. Several teams need a starting-caliber quarterback. Jones would provide an immediate upgrade to them, like the Minnesota Vikings.
How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?
The New York Jets were one of the worst teams in the league last season and their quarterback room was a huge reason why. Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor combined to form one of the worst units in all of football, so the Jets will need to dive into free agency, the NFL draft, and the trade market to find an upgrade.
Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.
Well, that didn't take too long. The San Francisco 49ers are already drawing interest from a team that potentially wants to acquire Mac Jones in a trade.
The San Francisco 49ers could be in the market for pass-rush help this offseason, and the Las Vegas Raiders' relationship with star defensive end Maxx Crosby appears increasingly uncertain.
The San Francisco 49ers said that they would not trade Mac Jones but also said that they would listen to offers. Essentially, they warned teams that they would not be giving Jones away for free.
It's a bummer that the San Francisco 49ers were so close to playing in the Super Bowl at their own stadium. If they made it that far, their opponent would've been the New England Patriots, who handed the Denver Broncos a heartbreaking loss at home.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Recently, the San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 season came to an end with a road demolition at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated last week that he expects backup quarterback Mac Jones to remain with the team during the 2026 season.
The San Francisco 49ers have said that they hope for Mac Jones to be on the roster next season, and they would be surprised if he were anywhere else. In the same answer, they said that they would be open to listening to trade calls on any players.
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said he would be “very surprised” if QB Mac Jones wasn’t on the roster to begin next season. “You always listen to people with trade offers, but we’re also not into getting rid of good players,” Shanahan said, via The Athletic.
Then in the market for a capable backup to starting quarterback Brock Purdy, the 49ers brought in Mac Jones on a two-year, $7MM contract last March. The move paid off in 2025 for San Francisco, which earned a playoff berth despite turning to Jones as its starter for almost half the season.
Regardless of whether he stays or goes, Mac Jones has revitalized his career thanks to the San Francisco 49ers. Had Jones not filled in for an injured Brock Purdy, the 49ers might have struggled and even faced consecutive losing seasons.
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones recently made it known he believes he is "a starter in this league." He may have to wait another year to get an opportunity to prove that.
The Vikings have a quarterback conundrum to solve this offseason. That's not breaking news. Minnesota's front office made it clear at their end-of-season press conference that they intend to go out and bring in competition for J.J.
The San Francisco 49ers were smart with their backup quarterback situation. Not only were they able to sign Mac Jones to be a reliable piece behind Brock Purdy, but they agreed to a two-year contract — and that brings a lot of flexibility for the franchise moving forward.
Speculation has surrounded the future of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, even though he remains under contract for the 2026 season. Jones played a significant role this year while starter Brock Purdy recovered from a turf toe injury, prompting questions about whether a quarterback-needy team might pursue him via trade.
The New York Jets have one of the worst quarterback situations in recent memory right now and there aren't many options in free agency or on the trade block this offseason.
49ers QB Mac Jones caught a lot of attention for his play in relief of starting QB Brock Purdy this past season, which played a key role in keeping San
After suffering a lopsided loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs, fans of the San Francisco 49ers have begun to look toward the future for how John Lynch can improve the team this spring.
The San Francisco 49ers have quarterback Mac Jones under contract for one more season, and his strong showing in 2025 could draw interest from teams exploring a potential trade for the veteran backup and former first-round pick.
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones has become the subject of trade rumors due to his performances while serving as San Francisco's temporary starter.
For a lengthy piece published on Friday, Purdy spoke with ESPN's Nick Wagoner about how this teammate helped save what could have become a lost campaign for the 49ers.