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Shanahan Expects Mac Jones to Stay as 49ers’ Backup After Quiet Draft Night

The message signals a conservative plan favoring depth behind Brock Purdy.

Overview

  • Kyle Shanahan, speaking after Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft, said no team called the 49ers about trading for quarterback Mac Jones.
  • Shanahan said he would be "real surprised" if Jones is not on San Francisco's 2026 roster as Brock Purdy's primary backup.
  • Assessing the market, Shanahan added he was surprised by the lack of offers and said he does not expect that to change on Friday because Jones' peak trade value has likely passed.
  • San Francisco traded out of Round 1 and will make its first selection at No. 33 on Friday, holding seven total picks after two deals to move back.
  • Jones started eight games in 2025 during Purdy’s toe injury, won five, and helped the 49ers reach the playoffs, a run that boosted his profile but did not yield draft-night interest.