Summary
The San Francisco 49ers General Manager, John Lynch, stated that the team intends to keep backup quarterback Mac Jones unless they receive a strong trade offer. Jones performed well for the 49ers when starting quarterback Brock Purdy was injured, leading to speculation about a possible trade.
Key Facts
- The 49ers are considering what to do with backup quarterback Mac Jones.
- Mac Jones played in eight games for the 49ers in the last season due to Brock Purdy's injury.
- Jones led the team to a 5-3 record during his time as a starter.
- General Manager John Lynch said the team wants to keep Jones but would consider trading him for a strong offer.
- Mac Jones was originally drafted by the New England Patriots as the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- In 2025, Jones threw for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns with a 69.6% completion rate.
- There was talk of a quarterback controversy due to Jones' strong performance, but Purdy resumed starting when he returned from injury.
