49ers' Mac Jones emerges as trade target for Vikings to replace JJ McCarthy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The San Francisco 49ers were forced to start backup quarterback Mac Jones after Brock Purdy got hurt early in the year. But, it might've been a blessing in disguise.

Mac Jones could end up being a top quarterback trade candidate during the 2026 NFL offseason. Here are the best potential landing spots for him.

The 49ers are in the thick of the playoff hunt and Mac Jones' stock is up after a strong showing in relief of an injured Brock Purdy.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Pittsburgh Steelers go out and add a relatively young quarterback who might be able to prove something in Pittsburgh.

Jones has 2,151 passing yards (239.0 per game) for San Francisco, tossing 13 touchdown passes with six picks this season. He has tacked on 61 rushing yards on 31 carries.

Is it Mac Jones time in San Francisco? If you were hoping for competent quarterback play on Monday night, you were still left searching. Brock Purdy was awful against the Carolina Panthers on

Mac Jones could have several suitors next offseason, including the Miami Dolphins, with the San Francisco 49ers' backup quarterback enjoying a career revival.