Overview
- Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine floated a swap sending Jones to Pittsburgh for edge Nick Herbig and a 2026 sixth‑round pick.
- Jones boosted his value in 2025, going 5–3 with 69.6% completions, 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions across 11 games.
- He remains under contract through 2026 at roughly a $3 million cap hit, and early assessments peg his trade return as mid‑ to late‑round value rather than top picks.
- San Francisco logged an NFL‑low 20 sacks last season, fueling calls to add edge help via trades, free agency or the draft.
- Roster choices also hinge on Jauan Jennings' projected $22.6 million per‑year market and uncertainty surrounding Brandon Aiyuk's future.