NFL Insider Reveals Team Likely to Trade for Former Patriots QB Mac Jones
The upcoming 2026 NFL Draft is expected to have limited top-tier quarterback options. Consequently, veteran quarterbacks may find themselves changing teams this offseason. Among those generating significant interest in the trade market is former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.
Mac Jones: Potential Trade Candidate
Mac Jones recently signed a two-year contract worth $8.4 million with the San Francisco 49ers. However, with Brock Purdy firmly established as the team’s starting quarterback, there is considerable likelihood that the 49ers will entertain trade offers for Jones.
Trade Value and Market Insights
According to analyst Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated, Jones could command a notable return in the trade market. Breer predicts that the former Patriots QB could yield at least a Day 2 pick and another Day 3 pick.
- Breer compared Jones’s potential trade value to the New York Jets’ 2021 trade of Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.
- The Jets received a sixth-round pick, along with second and fourth-round picks in exchange for Darnold.
- Since Darnold was younger and had two years left on his rookie deal, Jones may fetch a slightly lower price.
Career Overview
The Patriots selected Jones with a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. His rookie season was marked by success, leading New England to the playoffs. However, his subsequent seasons with the team were less favorable. This led to his trade to the Jacksonville Jaguars in March 2024.
Future Prospects
Jones rebounded during this season, especially while Purdy dealt with an injury. He played in 11 games, starting eight, and recorded impressive stats, throwing for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdown passes. As teams like the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets search for quarterback assistance, a return to the AFC East for Jones remains a possibility.
As the offseason unfolds, the situation surrounding Mac Jones and his potential trade will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike. For more updates on NFL trades and player insights, stay tuned to Filmogaz.com.
