NFL Rumors: 49ers’ Mac Jones mistake, Dallas Goedert’s future in Philly and more

San Francisco held firm on Jones

The Vikings contacted the 49ers while seeking a quarterback before reuniting with Kirk Cousins. ESPN reporters Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport said San Francisco wanted a second-round pick and more for Mac Jones.

Minnesota declined to spend that much on a 28-year-old backup and acquired Cousins for a third-round pick. Jones is younger than Cousins and could have a future as a starter, but he is also a pending free agent with no guaranteed long-term home.

San Francisco is 7-1 and has Brock Purdy, an MVP candidate, ahead of Jones. The 49ers evidently value Jones as emergency cover, though the article questions whether keeping him was better than accepting a premium pick.

Goedert remains in Philadelphia

Several teams asked about Dallas Goedert, including the 49ers, but the Eagles did not trade the tight end. Schefter and Rapoport reported that a return to Philadelphia in 2027 remains possible.

Goedert has recorded 31 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns in seven games. His role has gained importance while DeVonta Smith is injured, although Goedert’s return next season is not assured.

Philadelphia has kept Goedert through earlier trade speculation, and the article describes him as valued in the clubhouse. The Eagles made other deadline moves but did not fully dismantle their roster.

Deadline also brought stalled deals

The trade deadline included unsuccessful efforts, alongside the moves made by Minnesota and Jacksonville. The article describes those two teams as making the boldest moves. Philadelphia also traded veteran cornerstones Cam Jurgens and Jordan Davis, according to the article. It provides no further details about the other deals that did not go through.