Mac Jones remained with the San Francisco 49ers after the NFL trade deadline, despite drawing interest from teams around the league. The Minnesota Vikings reportedly contacted San Francisco while exploring quarterback options, but the 49ers’ asking price was a second-round pick and additional compensation.
The two teams had discussed a possible Jones trade before, and San Francisco had set a similarly high price in earlier conversations. Head coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly views Jones as a potential franchise quarterback, so the 49ers were willing to move him only for an offer they could not turn down. The Vikings’ discussions ended over the cost, and Jones remained with San Francisco.
## Mac Jones’ Time with the 49ers
Shanahan admired Jones as a prospect when the New England Patriots selected him in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Jones made the Pro Bowl as a rookie but struggled during the next two seasons, eventually leaving New England for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After one season in Jacksonville, Jones signed with the 49ers in 2025. He made eight starts while Brock Purdy was injured, leading San Francisco to a 5–3 record. Jones completed 69.3% of his passes for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Purdy has started every game this season, with Jones serving as his backup.
