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49ers may consider trading Mac Jones if Kurtis Rourke develops

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:56 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

49ers may consider trading Mac Jones if Kurtis Rourke develops

Summary

Mac Jones, backup quarterback for the 49ers, performed well in eight games last season. Currently in the second year of a two-year contract, Jones's future with the team could depend on the development of seventh-round draft pick Kurtis Rourke. 49ers General Manager John Lynch suggested a trade is possible should a strong offer arise, particularly if another team experiences a quarterback injury. With a base salary of $1.4 million this season, Jones remains an attractive option for teams in need of a quarterback.

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By the Numbers

•Mac Jones played eight games as a starter last season.
•He is currently Brock Purdy's backup.
•A trade might occur if teams face quarterback injuries.
•Jones's base salary is $1.4 million this season.
•49ers may reassess if Kurtis Rourke develops positively.

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1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Door may not be closed on 49ers trading Mac Jones

What they're saying

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Mac Jones played well enough in the eight games he started for the 49ers last season that he would have had a chance to start for another team if he had been a free agent this year.
— Yahoo Sports

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