49ers rumor has 'astronomical' price tag on Mac Jones in trade talks

The San Francisco 49ers have made one of the more fun additions this offseason so far, adding Mike Evans on a multi-year deal to give Brock Purdy a new number one.

But the 49ers still have some work to do. Trent Williams needs to be figured out, and the team needs another pass rusher. Another interesting situation to monitor is the Mac Jones trade market.

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the 49ers are reportedly getting calls on Jones. But those interested teams have reported that the asking price for Jones is "astronomical," likely meaning no deal will take place at the moment.

49ers asking for 'astronomical' return in trade for Mac Jones

"A few teams have called the San Francisco 49ers about QB Mac Jones," Russini reports, "but many interested around the league describe their price as 'astronomical.'"

The 49ers are asking for a lot in return to move on from Jones this offseason. Despite being a backup QB and hopefully not seeing the field in 2026, the 49ers are asking for a lot in trade talks with the former New England Patriots first-rounder.

But it's for a good reason. Jones is under contract for a very low price compared to most starting QBs in the NFL.

Following his few promising starts for the 49ers last year, especially his Thursday Night Football performance against the Los Angeles Rams, Jones has been a name to watch in the trade market for QB-needy teams.

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If there were another Sam Darnold-esque storyline in the NFL waiting to happen, it would be with Jones. He's proven to be a solid starter, and in the right situation, he could be a star.

While the 49ers should be trying to trade him to land something valuable in return to build a better contender, they also cannot part ways with Jones for so little.

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are asking for a lot for Jones in the trade market, which, predictably, isn't working out at the moment.

Teams aren't biting on their "astronomical" trade demands. But, depending on how the rest of the offseason goes and what happens in the NFL Draft, the 49ers might be able to find a trade partner for Jones willing to spend a lot to add him in a trade this offseason.

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