49ers weigh trade options for Mac Jones amid QB injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are not rushing to trade Mac Jones, who remains a valuable backup as starter Brock Purdy has a history of injuries. Entering the final year of his contract, Jones could be a trade candidate if a contender experiences a significant quarterback injury. Reports suggest the 49ers value Jones highly and would only consider a trade if the price is right, potentially reacting to injuries to starters on other teams. The uncertain trade market for backup quarterbacks complicates the 49ers' plans, which may keep Jones in San Francisco through the season.
- •49ers may trade Mac Jones if a contender suffers a QB injury.
- •Brock Purdy's injury history makes Jones a key asset.
- •Jones is entering the final year of his contract.
- •Teams must overpay for Jones under current circumstances.
- •Trade market for backup QBs can shift quickly based on injuries.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers' Mac Jones trade update explains an obvious problem
"Jones could help another team in the right circumstance.
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