Mac Jones emerges as trade candidate for Buccaneers amid QB injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are considering a trade for former Patriots QB Mac Jones to address their ongoing quarterback issues. Currently 0-4, the team faces challenges after Baker Mayfield's thumb injury in Week 3, which is expected to sideline him for several weeks. Reports suggest that Jones, a backup quarterback with potential, could be traded from the San Francisco 49ers for a conditional 2027 third-round pick. If the Buccaneers pursue this option, it may happen before the upcoming trade deadline.
- •Baker Mayfield injured his thumb and is expected to miss weeks.
- •Buccaneers are currently 0-4 this season.
- •Mac Jones could be traded for a conditional 2027 third-round pick.
- •The trade potential arises ahead of the upcoming deadline.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Patriots QB Mac Jones Floated as Trade Option to Save 0-4 Season for Buccaneers
"The old Patriots QB would get another chance to start.
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