49ers restructure Mac Jones' contract, signaling backup QB strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 4:28 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

49ers restructure Mac Jones' contract, signaling backup QB strategy

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have restructured quarterback Mac Jones' contract, providing him with a $300,000 roster bonus on May 27. This adjustment raises his total pay to $3. The move reflects the team's reassessment of the backup quarterback role following challenges faced in the previous season. The change highlights the importance of having a reliable backup, as demonstrated in recent games where quarterback depth proved crucial. The 49ers are expected to continue evaluating their quarterback options this off-season.

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•49ers restructure Mac Jones' contract with a $300,000 bonus
•Total pay increased to $3 million
•Backup quarterback role highlighted after last season
•Moving forward, 49ers will assess QB options in off-season

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4:28 PMYahoo Sports — This Mac Jones signing just rewrote the 49ers’ approach on backup QBs

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Why the 49ers just gave Mac Jones a pay riseThe 49ers gave Mac Jones a small pay bump on May 27, and while it wasn’t a headline-grabber, it does reflect how San Francisco sees its backup quarterback role—especially after last season showed just how important that spot can be. The 49ers have restructured Jones’ 2026 contract, including a $300,000 roster bonus that raises his total pay to $3.
— Yahoo Sports

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