The 49ers won’t trade Mac Jones, demanding a high draft pick despite interest from teams like the Vikings.

The San Francisco 49ers are demanding a high price, reportedly a first- or second-round draft pick, for backup quarterback Mac Jones, making a trade unlikely despite interest from teams like the Minnesota Vikings. Jones, who went 5-3 in eight starts during Brock Purdy’s injuries in 2025, has emerged as a reliable backup under Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers, led by John Lynch, are unwilling to accept less, and with no urgency to trade, Jones is expected to remain with the team through 2026.