The 49ers do not seem inclined to trade backup quarterback Mac Jones.
That is, unless someone meets their steep asking price.
San Francisco has received interest from multiple teams, but, as some interested parties around the league described to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the 49ers’ asking price for Jones is “astronomical.”
A few teams have called the San Francisco 49ers about QB Mac Jones, but many interested around the league describe their price as “astronomical.”
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 10, 2026
It’s unclear exactly what San Francisco’s asking price might be, but some have speculated that the veteran quarterback, who had a resurgent season in 2025 filling in for an injured Brock Purdy, could net the 49ers a second-round draft pick in a potential deal.
Both San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan and president of football operations/general manager John Lynch repeatedly have stated their desire to hold onto Jones for the 2026 NFL season, but have made it clear they always will listen to offers for their players.
“As any player on our team, including myself and John [Lynch], you always listen to people and trade offers, but we’re also not into getting rid of good players,” Shanahan told reporters at his end-of-season press conference in January. “So, I’d be very surprised if Mac wasn’t around us next year.”
Unless one team is willing to meet the 49ers’ rumored “astronomical” asking price, it appears Jones will remain with San Francisco.
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