49ers Make Final Decision on Mac Jones Trade: Report
Summary
The San Francisco 49ers have decided not to trade backup quarterback Mac Jones and expect him to return as Brock Purdy's backup for the 2026 season. This decision comes after Jones played as the team's starting quarterback for part of the 2025 season while Purdy was injured.Key Facts
- The 49ers finished the 2025 regular season with a 12-5 record.
- Starting quarterback Brock Purdy missed part of the season due to toe and shoulder injuries.
- Mac Jones took over as starting quarterback, going 5-3 in eight games.
- Jones completed 69.6% of his passes, throwing for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns.
- There was interest in trading for Jones, but the 49ers plan to keep him as a backup.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the team wants to retain good players like Jones.
- Jones was originally the New England Patriots' 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
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