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Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / September 22
49ers have strong reason to keep Mac Jones after watching NFL injury situation
The San Francisco 49ers aren't the only NFL team dealing with injuries this season. Four starting quarterbacks have already been sidelined through the first two weeks of the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Analyst Names Two Teams That Could Be Suitors for 49ers QB Mac Jones
The San Francisco 49ers have an enviable situation at the quarterback position. Starter Brock Purdy has always been objectively excellent, but in Week 1’s 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams, he mostly put on a masterclass and may be slowly starting to win over his many doubters.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Vikings Can Face QB Logjam as 2027 Free Agency Could Bring a New Option
Quarterback Mac Jones holds significant trade value in San Francisco despite serving as Brock Purdy’s backup. The 49ers signed Jones to back up Brock Purdy, but his 2025 season changed how the team views him.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
49ers' Mac Jones linked to two desperate trade destinations
The San Francisco 49ers have a great problem on their hands right now.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Dolphins Talk / September 12
5-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Slip Past Pats in First Tagovailoa-Jones Matchup
5-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Slip Past Pats in First Tagovailoa-Jones Matchup During their time at Alabama, quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones each quarterbacked their Crimson Tide teams to national championships.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 10
One Ranking Calls Mac Jones Going 5-3 for Brock Purdy the NFL's Best Backup Plan
Many, if not most, NFL franchises would love to have a quarterback who is as objectively capable and productive as the San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 5
Mac Jones leads list of potential Browns QB trade targets
Following one of the most underwhelming quarterback competitions in recent NFL history, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken chose Deshaun Watson to be his QB1. But have the Browns finished looking?
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25
Three backup quarterbacks who could start for new teams in 2027
Some NFL backups are waiting for an injury to create an opportunity. These three quarterbacks could use the 2026 season to convince a different team to hand them a starting job next year.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 16
49ers training camp: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones shine in practice as WR chemistry grows
The San Francisco 49ers held their 13th full training camp practice on Sunday as they continued preparations for the 2026 NFL season. It was the final practice open to fans and the last practice before Tuesday's joint session with the Los Angeles Chargers in El Segundo, California.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 6
49ers' Mac Jones explains why De'Zhaun Stribling, evolving receiving corps has him excited
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones has had little trouble building chemistry with the team's revamped receiving corps. In fact, he's eager to see what the group can accomplish in 2026.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6
The next 'Sam I Am': Five quarterbacks who could write NFL's next great redemption story
Sometimes all it takes is the right coach, the right system and the right opportunity.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 2
Bleacher Report names QB Mac Jones 49ers most important contract decision heading into 2026 season
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the NFL's more enviable situations at quarterback heading into the 2026 season. Brock Purdy is firmly established as the team's starter, but the 49ers also have a proven backup in Mac Jones who showed last season that he can step in and keep the offense moving.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 22
Is 49ers QB Mac Jones too valuable to trade?
The San Francisco 49ers arguably have one of the NFL's strongest quarterback rooms, with Brock Purdy entrenched as the starter and Mac Jones serving as one of the league's most proven backups.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 9
NFL insider shares thoughts on 49ers QB Mac Jones' future
Mac Jones is entering his second season with the San Francisco 49ers and appears to be enjoying every minute of his time in Kyle Shanahan's offense. The quarterback signed a two-year deal to serve as Brock Purdy's backup, and that investment paid significant dividends for the 49ers last season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 9
NFL insider repeats claim about trade rumors involving 49ers QB Mac Jones
Jones went 5-3 as the 49ers' temporary starter last season when first-choice QB1 Brock Purdy missed games due to a toe injury.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 8
49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold
Jones discussed an offseason of rumors and his desire to get a chance to start again.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 2
Brock Purdy, Mac Jones break silence about potentially awkward situation
Jones was hoping to find an opportunity as a starter somewhere, but instead he remains in San Francisco as Purdy's backup.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 24
49ers' Mac Jones hints of trade deadline possibility amid uncertainty
Jones discussed the trade rumors that have hovered over his status.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 8
NFL teams think 49ers could make big Mac Jones decision during 2026 season
Could Jones find his way out of San Francisco sooner than later?
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 4
Mac Jones breaks silence about staying with 49ers after trade rumors
Jones was reportedly hopeful to find an opportunity to start in 2026, but that didn't materialize.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 25
What does the future hold for Mac Jones, 49ers?
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 14
Will Mac Jones struggle to find a starting opportunity in 2027?
Jones hoped to parlay his solid fill-in play in 2025 into a starting opportunity in 2026. That didn't pan out, and one writer seems to think the quarterback will have a difficult time finding such an opportunity in 2027.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 21
49ers make final Mac Jones decision
Jones filled in for Brock Purdy for a stretch of the 2025 season, and he played well enough to not only draw league-wide attention but also raise the debate of whether he should be the starter.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / February 18
NFL executives reportedly expect 49ers to do this with Mac Jones
Jones became the subject of trade rumors as far back as this past fall after he went 5-3 across eight starts when San Francisco QB1 Brock Purdy was sidelined with a toe issue.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / February 10
49ers have reportedly made huge Mac Jones decision amid trade rumors
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones became the subject of trade rumors after filling in admirably for an injured Brock Purdy this season.
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