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No Trade Market for Mac Jones Yet

A trade market has not yet emerged for 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, who remains a backup option behind Brock Purdy.

A trade market has not yet emerged for 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, who remains a backup option behind Brock Purdy. Teams are hesitant to acquire him due to the abundance of cheaper free-agent options and the desire to avoid trading draft picks.

The 49ers hold control over Jones' rights through 2026 and have stated they do not want to trade him, though that is likely posturing. For now, quarterback-needy squads are expected to look to the open market rather than pursue the 2021 first-round pick.