Steelers Issued Strong Take Regarding 49ers QB Mac Jones

Why the 49ers Should Not Trade Mac Jones

If a team offers the 49ers a second-round pick for Mac Jones this offseason, there's a good chance they'll trade him. And that would be a big mistake.

Steelers Issued Strong Take Regarding 49ers QB Mac Jones

San Francisco 49ers‘ Mac Jones is one of the names floating in the trade rumor mill when it comes to teams needing a QB. Jones demonstrated he’s a capable starter in the NFL, stepping in for Brock Purdy after the Niners’ starting QB was injured during the 2025 season.Jones had a passer rating of 97.4 with 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 11 games in 2025, per StatMuse. While the Niners don’t have to listen to offers, understa…

NFL Writer Predicts Trade Sending Ex-Patriots QB To Vikings

Former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones should be a major trade target for many teams this offseason. The 49ers signed Jones to a two-year, $8.41 million contract last offseason, and he performed well, throwing for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns while appearing in 11 games, starting eight of them. San Francisco might send Jones to a team where he could take the starting role next season. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell predicted that the Vikings c…

Barnwell proposes Mac Jones trade the 49ers might not be able to refuse

The San Francisco 49ers have consistently maintained that Mac Jones remains part of their plans for the 2026 NFL season. The veteran quarterback signed a two-year deal last offseason, keeping him under contract through 2026 and out of free agency until 2027. That means any team interested in Jones this year would have to acquire him via trade. Jones boosted his value in 2025 while filling in for 49ers starter Brock Purdy, who missed significan…

ESPN Says Vikings Should Trade for One QB in Particular

The Minnesota Vikings have a nearly full arsenal of draft picks to trade for a quarterback this offseason — if they’re in the mood. And this week, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell made no secret about the top trade option for the purple team, suggesting Minnesota should target Mac Jones from the San Francisco 49ers. The Vikings can explore a Mac Jones trade, but ESPN’s idea hinges on price and the team’s faith in J.J. McCarthy. Trades can be agreed upon at …