The San Francisco 49ers have made it clear that they are not willing to part ways with Mac Jones without receiving significant compensation. The quarterback has attracted interest from other teams, but the 49ers have placed a high price on his availability.
Jones joined the 49ers in March 2025 after signing a two-year, $7 million contract. San Francisco brought him in to serve as Brock Purdy‘s primary backup following Josh Dobbs’ departure for the New England Patriots.
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The Minnesota Vikings also explored the possibility of acquiring Jones as they evaluated their quarterback situation. However, their discussions with San Francisco did not progress after learning what it would take to complete a deal.
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49ers set high asking price for Mac Jones
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Trim-Imagn Images
The 49ers want a second-round pick and additional draft compensation before considering a trade.
A second-round selection and a middle-round pick could have been enough to complete the deal. However, Minnesota was unwilling to meet San Francisco’s asking price, and discussions ended without an agreement.
Jones showed his value to the 49ers when Purdy missed time with a toe injury in 2025. He started eight games in relief of Purdy. He completed 69.6% of his passes for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, while posting a 97.4 passer rating.
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The Vikings eventually found another solution to their quarterback situation, acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick.
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