Report: No Market yet for Mac Jones

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Key Highlights

  • No market has emerged for backup quarterback Mac Jones.
  • Quarterback-needy teams are more likely to consider free-agent options.
  • The 49ers have full control over Jones’ rights for 2026 and might trade him if offered the right price.
  • Jones is due to make only $3.25 million in 2026, which could complicate potential trades or moves as a starter.

    • The Quarterback Carousel: No Mac Jones on the Radar

    And it seems like the coming quarterback carousel might be missing one key player—Mac Jones. Per The Athletic, there’s currently no market for the backup quarterback who is still in the 49ers’ plans.

    With plenty of free-agent options available and more emerging as teams make cuts, it makes sense that quarterback-needy teams are looking elsewhere. For instance, Jones might want a raise if someone trades for him with the idea of making him the starter or a competitor for the job.

    The 49ers’ Wisdom

    The 49ers wisely signed Jones to a two-year deal last year, giving them full control over his rights. They say they don’t want to trade him, but that’s surely posturing. For the right price, they’d find another No. 2 for next season.

    A $3.25 Million Price Tag

    And here’s the rub: Jones is only due to make $3.25 million in 2026. That adds another wrinkle to the situation. If someone trades for him, they’ll have a player who might want more money or be unhappy with his new role.

    The Future of Quarterback Moves

    For now, it makes sense for teams that are looking for quarterbacks to look to the open market. Once the initial wave subsides, a team that has yet to satisfactorily address the position may decide to make a play for the 2021 first-round pick.

    But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. The 49ers are in control, and they’re unlikely to budge unless the right offer comes their way. So, Mac Jones might be stuck as the backup for at least another year.

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