Mac Jones Stays with 49ers, No Trade Buzz

0:00On April 24th, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan got caught off guard during the first round of the NFL draft. He was shocked and no teams called about trading for backup quarterback Mac Jones. Shanahan figured interest would be high after Jones stepped up big last season. Jones went 5 and 3 as a starter when Brock Purdy got hurt. He threw for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and hit 69.6% of his passes. Still, the Niners slapped a steep price tag on him, asking for a second round pick and extras. Lead folks expected quarterback needy teams to chase Jones hard, but the phones stay quiet on draft night. Shanahan has said all among he'd be surprised if Jones ends up anywhere but the Bay Area. Purdy has dealt with injuries the last two years, missing gains with shoulder, elbow, and toe problems. That makes Jones a smart backup to keep around. Plus, his base salary drops to just $1.4 million in 2026. With no buzz so far, looks like Jones sticks with San Francisco for now.

1:02Ready to backup Purdy or step in again if needed. That's your NFL News Today update, AI powered and always on.