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Here's When the 49ers Will Trade Mac Jones

Here's When the 49ers Will Trade Mac Jones

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers consider Mac Jones an important backup quarterback, especially since their starting QB Brock Purdy has had injuries. The team might trade Jones only if they get a very good offer, like key players or valuable draft picks, because finding a good backup is hard.

Key Facts

  • Mac Jones is the 49ers’ main backup quarterback going into the 2026 season.
  • Brock Purdy, the starter, has missed games due to injuries.
  • The 49ers would only trade Jones if they receive a strong offer that helps the team.
  • A trade would likely need players at other offensive positions or a good replacement QB.
  • Teams with backup quarterbacks who might be traded include the Browns, Falcons, Colts, Vikings, and Raiders.
  • The 49ers have $71.4 million in salary cap space to make trades.
  • The team is watching opportunities closely as teams in need of quarterbacks emerge.
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