Mac Jones has gotten strong reviews to start training camp as Brock Purdy's new backup. The one-time New England Patriots' ...

Kyle Shanahan has a quarterback he once considered drafting in Mac Jones. Four years ago, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had numerous options in a quarterback-heavy draft.

The San Francisco 49ers believe they have found a reliable backup for Brock Purdy. The team signed quarterback Mac Jones to a ...

Four years ago, it seemed like Kyle Shanahan wanted to draft Mac Jones with the third pick in the NFL Draft but lost his nerve at the last minute and took Trey Lance instead.

— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) June 4, 2025 "We are cool," Jones continued. "Kyle and I texted a little bit. Once again, I always love watching their tape.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan was notably high on the former Alabama quarterback during the 2021 NFL Draft process. At the time, the decision at No. 3 overall came down to Jones and Trey Lance.

Kyle Shanahan helped Sam Darnold rejuvenate his career. Mac Jones is hoping the 49ers coach can do the same for him. Jones, who has started 49 games in his career, signed a two-year deal with the ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mac Jones is happy finally to be with coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers even if it came four years after many expected.

Mac Jones is determined to rejuvenate his career, choosing to sign a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason to serve as Brock Purdy's backup.

Mac Jones trade rumors are heating up -- again. We break down a potential L.A.Rams trade and what it might mean for his ...

And while Jones might have been the player 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was leaning toward during most of the process, when it was time to make a selection, the 49ers went with Trey Lance.