Summary
The San Francisco 49ers are deciding whether to trade their backup quarterback, Mac Jones, ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Despite rumors, head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch expect Jones to remain with the team due to his strong performance as a substitute quarterback.
Key Facts
- The 49ers lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs in 2025.
- Mac Jones filled in as a starting quarterback when Brock Purdy was injured, winning five of eight games.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch expressed that they want to keep Jones for the 2026 season.
- There have been trade rumors about Jones due to his good performance, but the team values having a strong backup quarterback.
- Jones was the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL draft and had a strong rookie year with the New England Patriots.
- In the 2025 season, Jones threw for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight games.
- The 49ers have other team areas to improve, such as their defense and wide receiver positions.
