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A look at five quarterbacks—Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa and Malik Willis—whose careers could reinvent themselves with new teams, coaches and circumstances, following Sam Darnold’s reclamation arc.
The 49ers publicly say they won’t trade Mac Jones after he stepped in for an injured Brock Purdy and delivered a solid season, keeping him under contract through 2026. Despite suggested Steelers interest and potential draft-capital moves, San Francisco appears committed to Jones as either a starter or valuable backup, while Pittsburgh weighs options ahead of the draft. A trade would aim to maximize value before or during the draft, but could backfire if Jones performs well in 2026 or becomes expensive to keep.
Kyle Shanahan said he’d be very surprised if Mac Jones isn’t with the 49ers next season, noting Jones performed well when Brock Purdy was unavailable and that Jones is under contract for 2026, making a release unlikely; while a trade could be discussed, the team values Jones as a dependable backup and will likely keep him at least for next year.
The San Francisco 49ers will start Mac Jones at quarterback for Week 10 against the Rams, as Brock Purdy continues to recover from injury and remains questionable to play, with Purdy likely to regain the starting role once healthy.
Mac Jones will start for the 49ers in their upcoming game, with Brock Purdy questionable to dress due to a turf toe injury; Purdy has not played since Week 4, and the team has several other players listed as questionable.
The San Francisco 49ers face injury challenges ahead of their game, with key players like Brock Purdy questionable and Mac Jones expected to start again. The injury report highlights significant absences and uncertainties, but Bryce Huff is healthy and ready to contribute.
The 49ers secured a 34-24 victory over the Giants despite significant injuries to key players like Mykel Williams and Fred Warner, highlighting strong performances from Mac Jones, Christian McCaffrey, and breakout efforts from players like Brian Robinson and Jauan Jennings. The team emphasizes the importance of their offense to compensate for a young, injury-ravaged defense, with strategic player debuts and consistent special teams contributions.
The 49ers improved to 5-2 with a strong running game and a solid performance on SNF, overcoming injuries and showcasing a balanced attack led by Christian McCaffrey and a steady quarterback Mac Jones, while their defense also performed well despite key player absences.
Mac Jones earned an additional $400,000 for his fourth win of the season, highlighting how his performance directly impacts his earnings under his contract with the 49ers, which also serves as a strategic insurance policy for the team’s quarterback situation.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones will start against the Falcons on Sunday night, while Brock Purdy continues to recover from a toe injury and is making progress in practice, with the possibility of returning as a starter if healthy, though most likely he will be the next starter once ready.
Mac Jones is most likely to start for the 49ers this week after returning to full practice, while Brock Purdy remains limited due to injury; the team also saw some players return to full participation in practice.
The San Francisco 49ers' injury report shows Mac Jones is healthy and ready to start, while receiver Ricky Pearsall remains out with a knee injury. Marquez Valdes-Scantling is expected to miss a few weeks due to a calf injury, and other receivers like Jauan Jennings and Skyy Moore are limited. Defensive players CJ West, Kalia Davis, and Kevin Givens are fully participating, but cornerback Renardo Green continues to deal with a neck injury.
The San Francisco 49ers provided injury updates, noting Brock Purdy is more limited in practice than Mac Jones due to a toe injury, with Purdy eager to return. Several players are not practicing or limited, and Jordan Watkins may get a chance to return punts. Fred Warner's surgery was successful, with a potential return in three months, but postseason participation remains uncertain.
The 49ers will not have Brock Purdy this week due to a toe injury, and Mac Jones is listed as questionable with knee and oblique injuries. Several other players are also dealing with injuries, affecting the team's lineup for the upcoming game.
The San Francisco 49ers' injury report ahead of their Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers indicates that quarterback Mac Jones is questionable, safety Malik Mustapha is questionable but has returned to practice, and Brock Purdy remains sidelined with a toe injury. Wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings are also dealing with injuries, with Jennings showing some improvement.