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The San Francisco 49ers have consistently maintained that\u00a0Mac Jones\u00a0remains 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.<\/p>\n

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That means any team interested in Jones this year would have to acquire him via trade.<\/p>\n

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Jones boosted his value in 2025 while filling in for 49ers starter\u00a0Brock Purdy, who missed significant time with a turf toe injury. Thrust into the lineup, Jones started eight games, won five, and helped keep San Francisco firmly in the playoff hunt.<\/p>\n

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He finished the season with 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions, reestablishing himself as a capable NFL starter. With several quarterback-needy teams expected to explore their options this offseason, Jones could draw legitimate interest.<\/p>\n

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ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell recently\u00a0outlined a trade proposal that could benefit both the 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings, who are navigating uncertainty after foolishly moving on from both\u00a0Sam Darnold\u00a0and\u00a0Daniel Jones.<\/p>\n

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Here is Barnwell\u2019s trade proposal.<\/p>\n

Vikings get:<\/strong>\u00a0QB Mac Jones, 2027 third-round pick
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\u201cThe 2027 conditional pick would trigger based on Jones\u2019 playing time with the Vikings,\u201d Barnwell explained. \u201cIf he starts four games in 2026, the Vikings send a fifth-round pick out west. If Jones starts 12 games, that gets upped to a third-rounder. And then, if Jones re-signs with the Vikings after the 2026 season and starts at least one game for the Vikings in 2027, the 49ers would land another third-round pick.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From Minnesota\u2019s perspective, Jones would provide experienced competition for\u00a0J.J. McCarthy, who has yet to establish himself at the NFL level. He could also serve as a bridge starter, giving the Vikings additional time to evaluate their young quarterback. If he proves to be more than that, the 49ers would receive more.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJones is due just $4.7 million in 2026, which will be the final year of his contract,\u201d Barnwell wrote. \u201cAnd of course, we know that the Vikings have been willing to take a swing on quarterbacks who have gone through the Kyle Shanahan rejuvenation cycle before, having signed Sam Darnold after the now-Super Bowl champion\u2019s only year in San Francisco.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For the 49ers, however, moving Jones would not be a simple decision. Keeping him as Brock Purdy\u2019s backup provides continuity and insurance in a system he already knows well. Jones has proven he can operate efficiently in head coach Kyle Shanahan\u2019s offense, making him a valuable piece in the quarterback room.<\/p>\n

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If the 49ers were to trade Jones, they might look to add a backup familiar with Shanahan\u2019s scheme.<\/p>\n

\u201cHolding on to Jones as their backup makes sense, and ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported that the Niners fully intend to keep him \u2014 although it would also hardly be a surprise if the 49ers signed\u00a0Kirk Cousins\u00a0to reunite the veteran signal-caller with Shanahan in San Francisco,\u201d Barnwell noted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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