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49ers' trade price for Mac Jones reveals Giants' QB options narrowed

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

49ers' trade price for Mac Jones reveals Giants' QB options narrowed
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly seek a second-round pick for backup quarterback Mac Jones, making a trade unlikely for the New York Giants. After losing quarterback Jaxson Dart to a severe knee injury, the Giants were under pressure to acquire a veteran. Previously linked to Jones, they instead traded a fifth-round pick for QB3 JJ McCarthy from the Vikings. Sources indicate McCarthy's mobility fits the Giants' system, while pursuing Jones would have involved sacrificing more draft capital, which the Giants deemed unnecessary.

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  • •49ers desire a second-round pick for Mac Jones.
  • •Giants traded for QB3 JJ McCarthy after losing Jaxson Dart.
  • •Mobility of McCarthy fits Giants' offensive system.
  • •Giants had other veteran options but chose McCarthy.
  • •Dart is expected to miss the season with injury.
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  • 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rumor on San Francisco 49ers BIG Trade Price for Mac Jones Shows He Was Never Realistic NY Giants Target
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A new report on what the San Francisco 49ers would want in a trade for backup quarterback Mac Jones shows […]

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