"History has a way of repeating itself": Cam Newton sounds alarm for Brock Purdy as Mac Jones finds footing in Kyle Shanahan's 49ers

Brock Purdy Injury Update: 49ers Get QB’s Return Date Hours Before Rams Game Amid Mac Jones Battle

The San Francisco 49ers are holding firm at the 3rd spot in the NFC West, with backup quarterback Mac Jones doing just enough to keep the offense afloat. Ever since Brock Purdy handed over the keys of the offense after going down early in the season with a turf toe injury, Jones has stepped in and kept things steady under the center, landing the offense in the league’s top 10 (352.1 yards per game). But now, fans are on the edge because insiders…

NFL Insider Adds New Wrinkle to Mac Jones Trade Rumors

With Brock Purdy sidelined by turf toe for much of the 2025 season, the 49ers have had to lean on Mac Jones, and the former first-round pick has delivered.Over seven starts, Jones has a 5–2 record and has thrown for 1,832 yards with 10 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 61.2 QBR. Some think that’s good enough to put him in potential starting-QB territory. But since the Niners already have a $265 million commitment to Purdy, Jones would have to…

"History has a way of repeating itself": Cam Newton sounds alarm for Brock Purdy as Mac Jones finds footing in Kyle Shanahan's 49ers

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has sounded a note of warning to San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy about the rise of Mac Jones.

Tom Brady had some surprising advice for the 49ers

Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Former quarterback and current NFL announcer Tom Brady looks on before the game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The San Francisco 49ers could have a quarterback controversy when Brock Purdy is ready to return, and we now know how Tom Brady thinks the situation should be handled. Mac Jones has played well this season while filling …

Tom Brady: 49ers Should Start QB Mac Jones Even With Brock Purdy Healthy

Tom Brady believes the 49ers should continue to start QB Mac Jones over Brock Purdy, even after the incumbent starter gets healthy.