These are the real options left for Mac Jones in the absence of suitors in the NFL market
Mac Jones may not have the trade market many expected, and that reality reshapes his immediate NFL future, despite a productive 2025 stint as desperate suitors have yet to line up.After stepping in for Brock Purdy with the San Francisco 49ers, Jones delivered steady results, yet quarterback-needy teams appear focused elsewhere.League dynamics help explain the hesitation, because franchises can pursue veteran free agents without surrendering draft capital - and more names may surface as roster cuts unfold.Through eight appearances in 2025, Jones threw for 2,151 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, posting a 69.6 completion rate and guiding the club to a 5-3 mark.Those numbers compare favorably to several current starters, yet teams such as the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets continue surveying broader options.Reports indicate the Vikings are evaluating quarterbacks including Anthony Richardson, Kyler Murray and Geno […]