Brock Purdy

Taking a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the 49ers QB room heading into the offseason

Then in the market for a capable backup to starting quarterback Brock Purdy, the 49ers brought in Mac Jones on a two-year, $7MM contract last March. The move paid off in 2025 for San Francisco, which earned a playoff berth despite turning to Jones as its starter for almost half the season. With injuries holding […]

Jones went 5-3 as the 49ers' starter while Brock Purdy was out with a foot injury. He finished the regular season ranked 10th in EPA per play. He is a great backup for Shanahan's system, but the 49ers could also get a haul in return for Jones on the trade market. Both the free agent pool and the draft class are thin at quarterback, and plenty of teams will need one this offseason. With one year left on his current deal, a desperate team would likely send a Day Two pick to San Francisco for Jones's services. For now, it looks like the team will keep him in the fold, but that could change once offers start rolling in.

The 49ers turned to Mac Jones at quarterback when Brock Purdy was dealing with a toe injury during the regular season and Jones played well enough to spark discussion about whether he'd take on a starting role for another team in 2026.

The 49ers turned to Mac Jones at quarterback when Brock Purdy was dealing with a toe injury during the regular season and Jones played well enough to spark discussion about whether he'd take on a starting role for another team in 2026.