Mac Jones: Backup QB Turned Trade Target

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 took a smart gamble last off season by signing quarterback Mack Jones to a two-year deal worth $7 million as a, A, back up to Brock Purdy. When Purdy got hurt, Jones stepped up big time. He played in 11 games and started 8, posting a career-best 69.6% completion rate for 2,151. Yards, 13 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. That effort helped the team go five wins and three losses in his starts. Fans and analysts were stunned by how well Jones performed, ranking ninth in expected points added per attempt. Many see him as the next big back up success story, like Sam Darnold, especially since he got real playing time on a cheap contract. Now teams are buzzing about trading for him, but the 49ers are holding out for a second round draft pick plus more, according to league sources.

1:02At the combine, his base salary is only $1.4 million, so they have leverage. The team says they want Jones back for 2026, but they have other options like Adrian Martinez and Curtis Rourke as backups for Purdy if. The write-offer comes in. D&N is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. It is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.