49ers Sign QB Mac Jones to Two-Year Deal as Backup to Brock Purdy

The former Patriots and Jaguars quarterback joins San Francisco, reuniting with a team that considered drafting him in 2021.

Mac Jones has agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including $5 million guaranteed and incentives that could raise the total to $11.5 million.
Jones, 26, is expected to serve as the backup to current 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy, who has solidified his role as the team's leader.
The deal comes four years after the 49ers debated selecting Jones in the 2021 NFL Draft but opted for Trey Lance, a decision that ultimately did not work out for the team.
Jones, a former Pro Bowler, has struggled to replicate his early career success, with a mixed performance in stints with the Patriots and Jaguars, including a 2-5 record as a starter last season.
San Francisco's move provides veteran depth at quarterback while navigating salary cap considerations and preparing for Purdy's potential future contract extension.