Mac Jones stepped into the 49ers’ spotlight last season, filling for injured starter Brock Purdy in eight games and steering the team to a 5‑3 record that kept playoff hopes alive. His performance, a 62.3 QBR and 13 touchdowns, marked a sharp turnaround from a career‑low 37.6 QBR over three years in this season overall.

After the 2025 campaign, the 49ers and Jones held candid talks about his future, with coach Kyle Shanahan saying a trade would need at least a first‑round pick to entice him. No offers materialized, and Shanahan noted Jones’ value had likely already passed the market, leaving the quarterback rooted in San Francisco for the team.

Jones’ contract now includes a $3.55 million roster bonus for 2026 and an additional $2.25 million in incentives, after he fell short of a 50% snap threshold that would have unlocked a $550 k bonus. The adjustment reflects the 49ers’ confidence in his growth and keeps him under contract through the 2026 season for his future plans ahead.

With the offseason program finished, Jones plans to stay in San Francisco for the remainder of his two‑year deal, aiming to string two solid seasons that could elevate him before free agency in 2027. His focus now is on consistency, building on the 13‑touchdown, 268.9‑yard‑per‑game campaign that reignited his NFL trajectory for his career growth.