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Report: No market yet for Mac Jones

A market has not emerged for 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones as teams prioritize free agents over draft picks.

A market has not emerged for 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones, according to a report from The Athletic. With numerous free-agent options available, quarterback-needy teams are prioritizing players they can acquire without surrendering a draft pick.

While the 49ers claim they do not want to trade Jones, they possess full control over his rights through 2026. Should a trade occur, Jones' low salary of $3.25 million could become a factor, but teams are currently focused on the open market before potentially revisiting a move for the former first-round pick.