The San Francisco 49ers are showing teams they intend to keep quarterback Mac Jones for the 2026 season.
The San Francisco 49ers are currently signaling that they intend to keep quarterback Mac Jones on their roster for the 2026 season, rather than trading him this offseason. The feeling around the team being reported by multiple insiders is that Jones will stay as Brock Purdy’s backup, preserving the depth and continuity of the quarterback room heading into next year.
Mac Jones made eight starts in 2025 season, going 5-3 as the starter and keeping the 49ers competitive. There has been chatter that other teams could be interested in Jones or that San Francisco could drive up his trade value, but the current stance is defensive only a very high draft price would even make the team consider dealing him. Jones is also on a cheap two-year deal, which was signed last offseason.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
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Early offseason reports out of Mobile are that the Minnesota Vikings have 49ers quarterback Mac Jones on their radar.
While the Minnesota Vikings still have faith in their current quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, reports indicate the team is concerned about his injuries and has Mac Jones on its radar. With the Vikings being in a competitive window, getting a productive backup makes sense if McCarthy does not progress. Jones is still under contract with the 49ers, but has garnered much attention from other teams with his performances the past two seasons in Jacksonville and San Francisco.
Jones started eight games last season, filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, completing 201/289 passes for 2151 yards and 13 touchdowns. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke earlier about Jones and said, ” We’re not into getting rid of good players. I’d be surprised if he’s not here next year.” With Jones starting, the 49ers went 5-3, and the offense didn’t skip a beat, helping them stay in a playoff race.
Author: Dane Madoche (@FF_DaMaddog)
The 49ers expect Mac Jones to be on the team in 2026.
While the 49ers were bounced out of the Divisional Round by the Seahawks, they are in good position at quarterback heading into 2026. After losing Brock Purdy for 8 games, Mac Jones kept the team afloat and in playoff contention.
Jones filled in admirably and was a delightful value in superflex leagues where he was a QB15 or better 5 times. While Kyle Shanahan may want Jones to be on the team next season, expect the phone to be ringing. Some teams who may show interest include the Vikings, Dolphins, New York Jets, and more. The 49ers are in a good spot and have leverage for trade compensation. Dynasty superflex managers have an asset that is still likely to mature as the offseason wears on. Stay tuned!
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The 49ers offense played well on the backs of quarterback Mac Jones and tight end George, unfortunately the Rams played better.
Christian McCaffrey is typically the man carrying the 49ers offense on his back week in and week out. This week quarterback Mac Jones and tight end George Kittle were essentially unstoppable. Jones completed 33 of 39 passes for 339, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. George Kittle had 9 catches for 84 yards and a touchdown. Sadly the Rams and Matthew Stafford destroyed the Niners defense.
Mac Jones has played very well stepping in for the injured Brock Purdy. While Jones doesn’t have much value in redraft when Purdy comes back, Jones is a sneaky buy for dynasty. Some team is going to sign Jones as a starter next year, he has earned it. George Kittle is still a top tight end in both real life and fantasy. This Niners offense is still potent despite all the injuries.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
It is looking like Mac Jones will be the Week 2 starter for the 49ers against the Saints.
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is not expecting Brock Purdy to be ready for Week 2 against the Saints. He is calling it a long shot and backup Mac Jones is expected to get the start.
The news is another hit for the 49ers as they recently lost George Kittle for the next 3-5 weeks due to a hamstring injury. Jauan Jennings has dealt with calf and shoulder injuries recently, but should be ready for Week 2.
This shift Jones will exercise the thought experiment of whether or not Jones would have thrived were he to be drafted by the 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft. The next logical question will be the duration of Purdy’s absence. Right now, things are looking bleak for the offense as a whole. In the meantime, receiver Ricky Pearsall and running back Christian McCaffrey are about to be fed buffet style and are weekly must starts.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The San Francisco 49ers are signing QB Mac Jones to back up Brock Purdy.
Mac Jones signs a 2-year deal worth up to $11.5 million with only $5 million guaranteed. The former pro-bowler received extended action last season, filling in for the injured Trevor Lawrence. In 9 games, Jones completed 65 percent of his passes for 1,672 yards, 8 TDs, and 8 interceptions.
Despite throwing for as many touchdowns as interceptions, Jones was able to air the ball out at times for the Jaguars and kept them in many of their games. The experienced signal caller provides stability for a 49ers team that has suffered a significant amount of injuries over the last several years.
Author: Blake Stachel (IG: bllakkay)
