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49ers GM John Lynch discusses Mac Jones amid QB injuries across NFL

CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

49ers GM John Lynch discusses Mac Jones amid QB injuries across NFL
Summary

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch stated that the team currently has no plans to trade backup quarterback Mac Jones. His comments come as several teams face starting quarterback injuries, including Caleb Williams, Jaxson Dart, and Jayden Daniels. Jones has performed well as a starter and is under contract until the end of this season, after which he will become a free agent. Lynch emphasized the value of having both Jones and starter Brock Purdy, indicating it provides the team with strategic flexibility as the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10.

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  • •Lynch sees Jones as valuable amid quarterback injuries in the league.
  • •Jones went 5-3 as a starter last season, with a career-high passer rating.
  • •Purdy has had a strong start this season after recovering from injury.
  • •The NFL trade deadline is set for November 10.
  • •Jones will be a free agent after this season.
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  • 2:30 PMCBS NFL — 49ers GM John Lynch addresses potential Mac Jones trade amid wave of NFL quarterback injuries
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Jones went 5-3 as a starter in Purdy's absence last season and will become a free agent after the 2026 campaign

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