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Lack of Mac Jones trade chatter proves a point 49ers fans can’t ignore

Mac Jones trade rumors were a big part of last offseason, but the 49ers' QB is part of almost none of them leading up to the NFL trade deadline.

By Peter Panacy · Niner Noise

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Niner Noise's Peter Panacy argues that no viable trade market has materialized for 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones.
Panacy expects Jones to remain with San Francisco for the remainder of his contract through the current season.
Struggling NFL teams are unlikely to deal draft capital for Jones ahead of potential coaching changes or high draft picks.

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Niner Noise writer Peter Panacy argues that the San Francisco 49ers are unlikely to trade backup quarterback Mac Jones before the NFL trade deadline. Despite earlier speculation regarding potential interest from other teams, Panacy notes that a realistic trade market for the quarterback has failed to materialize.

Panacy points out that struggling teams are unlikely to trade draft capital for Jones, as many are heading toward high draft picks or coaching changes. Consequently, Jones is expected to remain in San Francisco for the rest of the season to back up starting quarterback Brock Purdy.

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