{
  "id": 18252237,
  "title": "There’s one team the 49ers should trade Mac Jones to, and it’s because they’d overpay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/theres-one-team-the-49ers-should-trade-mac-jones-to-and-its-because",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T05:01:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-team-49ers-trade-mac-050135013.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers may want to consider trading quarterback Mac Jones, according to reports. The primary reason for this suggestion is that the 49ers could overpay for him. Despite Kyle Shanahan's fondness for Jones and his acknowledgment of needing a trustworthy backup in case Brock Purdy gets injured, the Minnesota Vikings are seen as a potential suitor. Minnesota is interested in Jones due to his experience in Kyle Shanahan's system and his potential as a high-level quarterback. The Vikings, who have a strong defense this season, may gain assets in a Jones trade that could be utilized in another deal.",
  "summary": "Could the Niners get a haul for Jones?",
  "key_points": [
    "San Francisco 49ers may trade Mac Jones.",
    "Minnesota Vikings interested in Jones.",
    "Trade could overpay for Jones."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}