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PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026
In 11 appearances including 8 starts for the 49ers in 2024, Jones posted a career-high 69.6% completion rate on 289 attempts for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions; the Niners went 5-3 in his starts. Jones said he 'acquitted himself well' and remains 'excited' to continue learning under Kyle Shanahan. He expressed confidence that 'I know I can play' and belief that if given another starting opportunity, 'I can really elevate people around me.' Jones is the 49ers' backup to Brock Purdy on a two-year deal signed in 2025 free agency; the source notes the Niners never received an offer they couldn't refuse, electing to hang onto Purdy's backup. Jones acknowledged the difficulty of the backup role—'It's hard when it's Brock's team'—but expressed readiness for his next starting opportunity.
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