{
  "id": 20040129,
  "title": "49ers Gave Vikings a Serious Offer for Mac Jones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/49ers-gave-vikings-a-serious-offer-for-mac-jones",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T19:52:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/49ers-gave-vikings-a-serious-offer-for-mac-jones-12716060"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers held a serious trade offer for Minnesota Vikings in search of a new quarterback, according to reports. The 49ers, boasting two starting-caliber quarterbacks in Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, were willing to part with Jones prior to the trade deadline but demanded a significant return. Minnesota, dealing with Kyler Murray's Grade 2 hamstring strain, recognized the need for better quarterback play. Carson Wentz's performance in the Vikings' recent 23-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills highlighted this urgency. ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported that the 49ers offered a second-round pick for Jones, who had a 5-3 season. However, the Vikings deemed the offer too high, settling for a third-round pick for Kirk Cousins instead. The 49ers valued Jones so much that they would not trade him unless the deal was exceptionally favorable.",
  "summary": "The San Francisco 49ers were willing to deal quarterback Mac Jones, but the Minnesota Vikings balked at the price.",
  "key_points": [
    "49ers offered Mac Jones to Vikings for a second-round pick",
    "Vikings rejected offer, traded Kirk Cousins instead",
    "49ers valued Jones highly, demanded significant return"
  ],
  "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."
}