Backup QB Mac Jones happy to remain with 49ers after trade deadline uncertainty

Mac Jones Backup QB Mac Jones happy to remain with 49ers after trade deadline uncertainty 49ers backup QB Mac Jones is happy to still be with San Francisco after being involved in trade discussions leading up to this week's NFL deadline. By Matt Maiocco, 49ers Insider • Published 1 minute ago • Updated 57 seconds ago SANTA CLARA — The NFL trading deadline was a time of uncertainty for 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones. He could not escape the questions and speculation surrounding the possibility that he could be heading to another team. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE “I know teams called on him these last 48 hours,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said of Jones. “And I’m very glad he’s still here.” Jones said it was not a surprise that his name came up in trade talks. “I figured something was going on,” Jones told NBC Sports Bay Area on Wednesday. “I mean, when everyone starts talking about it, I guess you have to eventually think something was going on.” After many months of speculation, beginning shortly after last season, the trading deadline came and went on Tuesday. And, now, Jones knows for sure that he is not going anywhere for a while. San Francisco 49ers Keenan Allen 22 hours ago Keenan Allen, Mike Evans now 49ers teammates after viral 2020 social media beef Keenan Allen 13 minutes ago New 49ers WR Keenan Allen recalls dizzying 24 hours after trade from Colts “The whole offseason, that’s all you hear about,” he said. “And you know, if one guy gets hurt, I’m one of the first names that comes up. That’s great. But, also, I like the situation I’m in. "I'm not taking anything for granted, and I know that at some point this year, if I'm needed, I'll be ready and I'm going to go sling it.” Through it all, Jones said he never once expressed a desire for an opportunity to go somewhere else for a potential starting job. “No, no, no,” Jones said. “I like it here. To be honest, I'm treating it like I just got traded here today. So I'm going to continue to prove that I can play and be here when I'm needed. “There's always speculation at the trade deadline, and to be talked about is good. But, obviously, it's over and I'm really happy to be here. It would be one thing if I were on a team I didn't want to be on.” Jones clearly enjoys being a member of the 49ers. He is so happy that he can even assign a dollar figure to his level of contentment. “What's the price tag on that?” Jones asked. “To me, it's multiple millions of dollars to have fun and be on a winning team because I've been on the other side of that, too, when you're not really having fun and you're not winning.” Jones signed a two-year contract with the 49ers before the 2025 season with the idea of rebuilding his career. He had just completed his one and only season with the Jacksonville Jaguars when he signed with the 49ers. Jones came through for the 49ers last year. He played a crucial role with the team when he started eight games after Brock Purdy sustained a toe injury. The 49ers went 5-3 in those games and helped the team lock down a spot in the playoffs. “In Jacksonville, a couple years ago, no one was talking about me,” he said. “So this year's been better. And most importantly, I’ve gotten a lot better as a player, a person and a teammate, so the trajectory is up.” Although Jones has remained on the sideline as Purdy has remained healthy and played at a high level this season, Jones was still a potential trade target for quarterback-needy teams in recent days. He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent again after this season, but his focus remains on right here, right now with the 49ers. And he is having a great time in the process. “I’m just grateful for that and knowing that my time will come when God wants it to happen,” he said. “And right now I'm in that waiting-slash-preparing phase and supporting phase with Brock. I’m going to do whatever I can to help him get ready. "I just really want to keep winning and not be a distraction. I'm glad that the trade deadline is over." Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast This article tagged under: Mac Jones Brock Purdy Kyle Shanahan John Lynch NFL Trade Deadline