Could the Pittsburgh Steelers make a huge trade with the San Francisco 49ers?
According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, teams have contacted the San Francisco 49ers about QB Mac Jones, but their asking price is "astronomical," which lowers the likelihood of a trade.
However, Bleacher Report's Moe Moton believes the 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers could still make a Jones trade since it's unknown whether Aaron Rodgers will play next season.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers might be one of the teams that inquired about Jones," Moton wrote. "They will likely have to pay a steep price for him, but the 27-year-old could be a solution that keeps them out of quarterback limbo for the foreseeable future.
"Even if Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, the Steelers can sign Jones to an extension before 2027, giving them a long-term quarterback plan."
Jones appeared in 11 games for the 49ers last season. He put up 2,151 passing yards and 13 passing touchdowns while going 5-3.
Jones was the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent the first three years of his career with the New England Patriots. The Alabama product made the Pro Bowl as a rookie but struggled in Years 2 and 3.
After one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024, Jones signed with the 49ers in the offseason of 2025. San Francisco gave Jones a two-year, $8.4 million contract.
In 63 NFL games with the Patriots, Jaguars and 49ers, Jones has 12,741 passing yards and 67 passing touchdowns.
Remember, Jones going to the Steelers only needs to happen if Rodgers doesn't come back. The NFL legend has spoken with Mike McCarthy about playing next season.
McCarthy coached Rodgers on the Green Bay Packers and the two won a Super Bowl together. However, Rodgers and McCarthy reportedly had a falling out before McCarthy was fired in 2018.
It appears time has healed those feelings.
A future Hall of Famer, Rodgers finished with 3,322 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions last season. He completed 65.7% of his passes.
It will be fascinating to see if Rodgers plays another season in the NFL. The four-time MVP has 527 passing touchdowns and 66,274 passing yards with the Packers, New York Jets and Steelers.
Rodgers won his lone Super Bowl during the 2010 season. Ironically, the Packers beat the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
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