49ers Trade Mac Jones for Vikings' Greenard?

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The San Francisco 49ers are weighing a trade for their back-up quarterback, Mack Jones, whom they signed to a two-year deal last off-season. Reports show they're not eager to move him after his strong relief performances behind Brock Purdy, but every player except a few stars could be, available for the right offer. A potential swap with the Minnesota Vikings could land them edge-rusher Jonathan Greenard to boost their past rush depth. The Vikings face salary cap squeezes with Greenard, carrying hits of $22.3 million next season and $19 million in the year. After, none fully guaranteed, Minnesota has signaled openness to deals, especially with their quarterback woes after a rough year from Ricky J.J. McCarthy. Fans and analysts see this as a win-win, given the 49est struggles without Nick Bosa last season and their recent addition of Bryce Huff Not. Wully solving the issue, Greenard impressed with 12 sacks, a pro bowl nod and strong pressure

1:03stats despite missing games due to injury. Jones thrived in Kyle Shanahan's system, but Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell has a knack for elevating quarterbacks like Kurt Cousins and Sam Darnold. He could compete for the starting job there, giving him a fresh shot after his Alabama days. Such a deal might involve Jones straight up for Greenard plus a day-to-draft pick, like a 2026 fourth-rounder, letting the 49ers save cap space on Huff and add talent without overpaying. They just need a backup plan at quarterback, but the upside for their defense makes it worth exploring. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.