Mac Jones Stays: Forty-Niners' Offseason Win

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to California News Today, powered by AI. The San Francisco 49ers front office got hit with a plot twist this off season. No trade offers rolled in for quarterback Mac Jones, despite all. The buzz. Rumors had them shopping him for first or second round pick, picturing him as some teams franchise savior. But crickets. Coach Kyle Shanhan straight up said he was shocked nobody called, figuring Jones sticks around. Shanhan doubled down, saying his value might have peaked anyway, and no last second deals seem likely. Jones is locked into the second year of his contract next season, 2026, originally signed as Brock Perty's backup. The 49ers seem set to row with him. Jones balled out last year, starting nine games in playing in 11 total. He threw for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, just six picks, and hit a career high passer rating of 97 point. Before, when 5 and 3 of starter, even with a banged up offense, Jones himself sounded

1:03chill about it into season, hyped on growth under Shanahan, building team chemistry, and proving his worth. He loves the 49ers, ready to compete wherever, but called it a business waiting game. Keeping Jones makes the squad deeper and tougher, turns out no trades might be the off-season sneaky win, setting them up strong for the run ahead.