Overview
- ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio reports chatter that Minnesota could explore trading for Mac Jones to push J.J. McCarthy next offseason.
- In nine games this year, Jones has thrown for 2,151 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, going 5-3 as San Francisco's starter.
- Analysts note the 49ers can keep Brock Purdy and Jones through 2026, though moving Jones would signal firm backing of Purdy as the franchise quarterback.
- Niners Nation projects a modest market headlined by a potential third-round pick, with the Vikings, Steelers, and Jets cited as plausible suitors.
- Heavy highlights a hypothetical Jets offer and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls Jones a prime 2026 trade candidate, yet coverage characterizes all scenarios as speculative at this stage.