Overview
- Brock Purdy has been cleared to start in Week 11 against the Cardinals, with head coach Kyle Shanahan calling the move an easy decision.
- Mac Jones returns to the QB2 role after eight starts that produced a 5-3 record, 69.6% completion rate, 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says many teams are expected to inquire about Jones in the offseason if San Francisco explores a trade.
- Jones is signed through 2026 on a two-year, $8.4 million deal, adding flexibility for both the 49ers and potential suitors.
- Opinion pieces suggest possible trade compensation ranging from a third-round pick to a second-rounder, as San Francisco weighs quarterback depth against added draft capital while publicly praising Jones’ performance.