Overview
- San Francisco reinstated Brock Purdy as QB1 after an aggressive practice ramp, ending an eight-start run for Mac Jones.
- Jones went 5–3 with 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, outperforming his two-year, $8.4 million deal with one season left.
- Ian Rapoport reported that Jones re-established himself as a quarterback who can win games and is expected to draw interest across a thin 2026 QB market.
- Adam Schefter suggested San Francisco could fetch a Day 2 pick in a potential 2026 trade, with the Jets named by multiple outlets as a logical suitor.
- Kyle Shanahan said Jones took the decision to return to Purdy well, and the team waived third QB Adrian Martinez to elevate DE Clelin Ferrell, leaving Jones as the clear No. 2.