It sounds like one NFL franchise may be sniffing around a quarterback trade — and Daniel Jones is impossible to dismiss. This season for the Indianapolis Colts is, uh, not off to the best of starts.
The November 10 NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and with several quarterback injuries around the league, speculation is growing about the future of San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones.
According to Matt Maiocco, 49ers GM John Lynch said, “We’d have to be really motivated to move Mac (Jones), a situation where it makes too much sense. … But we’re very comfortable with keeping Mac.” Jones has been in trade rumors since his impressive job filling in for QB Brock Purdy last year in eight starts.
As the weeks get closer to the NFL trade deadline, the odds of the team trading quarterback Mac Jones have once again increased. Who are three teams that are now emerging as likely candidates to trade for Mac Jones?
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There are fewer than two weeks to go before the NFL’s Nov. 10 trade deadline, and it feels as if a number of blockbuster trades are likely to happen. In particular, many are wondering if the San Francisco 49ers will make another deal to truly bolster their chances of winning this winter’s Super Bowl championship.
The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.
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ESPN's Dan Graziano seems to believe that 49ers general manager John Lynch is serious about holding onto Jones this fall.
The NFL trade deadline could bring more quarterback movement, and several names stand out as strong possibilities.
Jones continues to generate trade speculation.
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On Thursday, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch strongly suggested that he does not want to part ways with backup quarterback Mac Jones before the NFL trade deadline. Can you blame him?
A rash of quarterback injuries across the league, particularly Jaxson Dart in New York, has spurred another round of trade rumors.
The Giants confirmed on Wednesday that starting quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss at least the rest of the regular season due to needing surgery to repair a serious knee injury.
With Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels, Jaxson Dart and Caleb Williams all suffering early season injuries, the importance of having a reliable backup has been on full display again.
The San Francisco 49ers have a great problem on their hands right now.
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Jones went 5-3 as the 49ers' temporary starter last season when first-choice QB1 Brock Purdy missed games due to a toe injury.
Jones discussed an offseason of rumors and his desire to get a chance to start again.
Jones discussed the trade rumors that have hovered over his status.
Could Jones find his way out of San Francisco sooner than later?
Jones was reportedly hopeful to find an opportunity to start in 2026, but that didn't materialize.
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.
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.
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.
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