Mac JonesNews & Analysis

Ranking the Best Backup QBs in the NFL: Hot List Thinks Mac Jones Is In a League of His Own

Mac Jones headlines PFN's top five backup quarterbacks for 2026, with Fernando Mendoza and Tua Tagovailoa both fighting for starting jobs in camp.

Top 5 NFL Backup QBs: Who Are the League’s Best Second-Stringers?

Who are the NFL's best backup quarterbacks heading into 2026? PFN shares their top five second-string QBs as training camp kicks off.

‘Potentially Could Be Traded’ — NFL Insider Reveals the Specific Disaster That Sends 49ers QB Mac Jones Packing

NFL insider Mike Florio explains an injury-driven scenario could force the San Francisco 49ers to trade quarterback Mac Jones during 2026.

‘When the Window Opens’ — NFL Insider Details the Strange Reality Facing 49ers QB Mac Jones

After proving his value on the San Francisco 49ers, insider Mike Florio is convinced that Mac Jones could be a prime trade target.

Priyanshu Choudhary - July 9, 2026 | 4:20 AM EDT

‘So Good for Them’ — 49ers QB Mac Jones Makes Blunt Confession on Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift Wedding Invite

San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones revealed whether he had been invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding.

Cabral Opiyo - June 24, 2026 | 11:05 AM EDT

Ranking the 10 Best Quarterbacks in the NFL by PFSN’s QB Impact Scoring

PFSN's Jacob Infante shares the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL ranked by PFSN QB Impact Scoring from the 2025 regular season.

Jacob Infante - May 20, 2026 | 12:30 PM EDT

‘He’s a Dog’ — Steelers Predicted to Trade for 69-TD ‘Proven NFL QB’ to Address Glaring Need Amid Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

The Steelers are in limbo as they await an answer on Aaron Rodgers' NFL future, and could target Mac Jones in a trade to fill that void.

Scott Long - April 22, 2026 | 5:01 PM EDT

NFL Rumors: 49ers Have ‘Astronomical’ Asking Price for Mac Jones in Trade Talks

Teams have called about Mac Jones, but the 49ers' 'astronomical' asking price is blocking deals and may cost them draft capital.

Caleb Yaccarino - March 10, 2026 | 6:01 PM EDT

PFSN Debates: 7 Trades We Want to See This NFL Offseason, Including Brian Thomas Jr. and Mac Jones Deals

The 2026 NFL offseason has already featured a number of blockbuster trades, but the fireworks are just starting. PFSN's writers share trades they want to see.

Alex Kennedy - March 7, 2026 | 7:03 PM EST

Texans Predicted to Trade for Pro Bowl QB After C.J. Stroud’s Struggles Raise Concern in Houston

NFL Combine rumors swirl as Mac Jones unexpectedly surfaces in Texans quarterback speculation despite public confidence in C.J. Stroud.

Garima Verma - February 25, 2026 | 4:35 PM EST

Vikings’ QB Targets: 8 Quarterbacks Minnesota Should Pursue This Offseason Amid J.J. McCarthy Uncertainty

Minnesota Vikings explore top quarterback options as uncertainty around J.J. McCarthy’s future looms, highlighting eight potential targets.

Austin Swaim - February 24, 2026 | 11:08 AM EST

Dolphins’ QB Targets: 10 Quarterbacks Miami Should Pursue This Offseason Amid Quinn Ewers Uncertainty

With Tua Tagovailoa expected to leave the Miami Dolphins, here are 10 potential quarterback targets for the AFC East team.

Cameron Sheath - February 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM EST

Rich Eisen Predicts 67-TD QB as ‘Most Likely’ to Become the ‘Next Sam Darnold’

An NFL analyst predicts 49ers QB Mac Jones will emerge as the league’s next breakout signal-caller with star potential.

Cooper Kleinberg - February 23, 2026 | 9:54 PM EST

Mac Jones Landing Spots: Top 3 Trade Destinations for the 49ers QB

As offseason rumors build, Mac Jones could emerge as a trade target, with several QB-needy teams evaluating options ahead of the Combine.

Ryan Guthrie - February 21, 2026 | 12:54 PM EST

Top 10 Trade Candidates Entering 2026 NFL Offseason, Including Maxx Crosby, Kyler Murray, and DJ Moore

With the 2026 NFL offseason underway, we look at 10 players who could be donning a new uniform next season.

Jacob Infante - February 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM EST

Vikings Predicted To Trade for Pro Bowl QB After J.J. McCarthy’s Underwhelming Sophomore Season

A new trade proposal has the Minnesota Vikings targeting former first-rounder as pressure mounts on J.J. McCarthy after a rocky Year 2.

Shivam Damohe - February 17, 2026 | 7:47 AM EST

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Makes Feelings Clear on Mac Jones’ Future in San Francisco

Kyle Shanahan addressed questions about Mac Jones’ future with the 49ers on Wednesday as offseason trade speculation begins to surface.

Ellis Williams - January 21, 2026 | 9:36 PM EST

2025 NFL QB Rankings: Who Ends the Regular Season at No. 1?

Heading into Week 18 of the 2025 NFL regular season, here's how every quarterback ranks by PFSN's QB Impact analytical model.

Jacob Infante - January 7, 2026 | 5:34 PM EST

6 NFL Trades That Need to Happen This Offseason: Lamar Jackson, Maxx Crosby Among Top Trade Ideas

Six trades that could shake up the NFL landscape this offseason, including some of the league's biggest stars and multiple Super Bowl contenders.

Cameron Sheath - January 6, 2026 | 3:33 PM EST

2025 NFL QB Rankings: Drake Maye Leaps Josh Allen, Sam Darnold Continues to Fall

Heading into Week 18 of the 2025 NFL regular season, here's how every quarterback ranks by PFSN's QB Impact analytical model.

Jacob Infante - December 31, 2025 | 1:20 AM EST

2025 NFL QB Rankings: Brock Purdy Takes the Top Spot, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence Rise Up the Board

Heading into Week 17 of the 2025 NFL regular season, here's how every quarterback ranks by PFSN's QB Impact analytical model.

Jacob Infante - December 23, 2025 | 8:20 PM EST

2025 NFL QB Rankings: Joe Burrow Plummets Down the List, Tyler Shough & Trevor Lawrence Rise

Going into Week 16 of the regular season, we rank each of the NFL's starting quarterbacks using PFSN's QB Impact scoring model.

Jacob Infante - December 16, 2025 | 7:04 PM EST

2025 NFL QB Rankings: Joe Burrow, Shedeur Sanders Among New Entrants

With Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season upon us, check out how PFSN's QB Impact metric ranks each of the quarterbacks around the league.

Jacob Infante - December 9, 2025 | 7:10 PM EST

Ex-NFL QB Puts Pressure on Vikings To Make Aggressive Move for Pro Bowler To Keep Justin Jefferson ‘Happy’

Justin Jefferson’s frustration grows as one former NFL QB has a suggestion at the QB position to help the Vikings improve results after their 26-0 loss.

LeeAnn Lowman - December 1, 2025 | 11:42 AM EST

‘Mac Jones, Get Ready’ — Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe Calls Out Brock Purdy After 49ers QB’s Awful Performance

Shannon Sharpe calls out Brock Purdy after a rough MNF outing and urges the 49ers to bring back Mac Jones ahead of a tough matchup against the Browns.

Zahid Rashid - November 25, 2025 | 8:00 AM EST

‘Big Ben Is Not a First-Ballot Lock By Any Stretch’ — NFL Analyst Rips Former Steelers QB’s Chances at the Hall of Fame

PFSN's Hot List predicts the 2027 Hall of Fame class, with Ben Roethlisberger's first-ballot case called into question and Reggie Wayne running out of time.

August 8, 2026 | 8:25 AM EDT

5 Most Controversial Hall of Fame Inductees: Ranking the Most Debated NFL Legends

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has had its controversies, and we take a look at the five most controversial inductees in its history.

August 8, 2026 | 8:20 AM EDT

‘They’ve Got a Ton of Money Invested’ — NFL Legend Advocates For Tony Romo To Get a Second Chance After OWI Arrest

Tony Romo’s OWI arrest puts his CBS Sports future in doubt as Mark Schlereth urges the network to give him another chance.

August 8, 2026 | 8:01 AM EDT

NFL Games Today: Is There Preseason Football on Tonight After Saturday’s Hall-of-Fame Ceremony?

Check out the complete Preseason Week 1 schedule, kickoff times, and streaming guide ahead of the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.

August 8, 2026 | 8:00 AM EDT

‘He Just Became a Non-Credible Person’ — Nick Wright Dismantles Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Fake Universe of Martyrdom’ After Dr. Anthony Fauci Episode

Aaron Rodgers reignited his criticism of the COVID-19 response and Dr. Anthony Fauci, but Nick Wright delivered a brutal response to the QB.

August 8, 2026 | 7:22 AM EDT

‘Kirk Cousins Would Beat The Tattoos Off of Maxx Crosby’ — Former NFL Linebacker Gets His Jokes Off After Heated Training Camp Scuffle

Will Compton jokes Kirk Cousins would get the better of Maxx Crosby in a fight after their heated confrontation.

August 8, 2026 | 7:20 AM EDT

‘It’s Difficult, It’s Hard’ — Justin Jefferson Addresses Frustration Stemming From J.J. McCarthy, Vikings’ Offensive Struggles

Justin Jefferson opens up about the Vikings’ offensive struggles in 2025 and the frustration surrounding J.J. McCarthy’s difficult transition.

August 8, 2026 | 7:12 AM EDT

‘All You Liberals Do Is Consistently Cry’ — Former NFL Players React to Outrage Around Ex-Celtics Center Enes Kanter Declaring For WNBA Draft

Former NFL players Breiden Fehoko and Luke McCown had a few things to say about former Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

August 8, 2026 | 6:09 AM EDT

‘They Are Hoping People Forget’ — NFL Fans Call Out The Athletic’s Delay In Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal Investigation

The Athletic faces growing backlash from fans over its delayed investigation into the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal.

August 8, 2026 | 12:43 AM EDT

‘Why Are You All Quiet?’ — Podcaster Slams Female Reporters’ Silence on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal

One NFL podcaster has a question for female football reporters as questions in the Vrabel-Russini scandal go unanswered.

August 7, 2026 | 11:01 PM EDT

‘If You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Trying’ — Why Ex-NFL MVP Cam Newton Is Embroiled in a War of Words With Emmanuel Acho

Cam Newton and Emmanuel Acho are in a war of words over their podcasts. But Acho suggests, "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying."

August 7, 2026 | 5:04 PM EDT

‘Once a Geek, Always a Geek’ — Podcaster Rips Mike McDaniel After Chargers OC’s Bizarre Press Conference

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has drawn some harsh criticism after comments made at a recent press conference.

August 7, 2026 | 4:27 PM EDT

‘This Is a No-Brainer’ — Former NFL GM Calls for Lions To Make Blockbuster Trade for $106.5M All-Pro

Detroit Lions have been linked to a high-profile acquisition for a number of years. Now a former NFL GM is urging the Lions to take action.

August 7, 2026 | 4:15 PM EDT

‘The Alarms Are Sounding’ — NFL Fans React to Concerning Update on J.J. McCarthy Amid QB’s Battle With Kyler Murray

NFL fans on social media react as ESPN writer shares concerning update on J.J. McCarthy amid his battle with Kyler Murray for Vikings' QB1.

August 7, 2026 | 2:57 PM EDT

‘I Don’t Know if He Cares’ — Bill Simmons Casts Doubt on Travis Kelce After ‘Big Wedding’ With Taylor Swift

Bill Simmons doubted Travis Kelce's motivation after his wedding to Taylor Swift, but the Chiefs TE's strong training camp tells a different story.

August 7, 2026 | 1:52 PM EDT

‘What Happened?’ — NFL Insider Speculates on The Athletic of ‘Deliberately Slow-Playing’ Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Investigation

Mike Florio questioned why The Athletic's investigation into Dianna Russini's conduct has stalled months after the scandal first broke.

August 7, 2026 | 12:45 PM EDT

‘That’s Sad To Hear’ — Dak Prescott Reveals His Financial Strategy After Terrell Owens’ Blunt $80M Admission

The story of NFL legend Terrell Owens suffering financial loss resonated with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

August 7, 2026 | 11:58 AM EDT

Eagles GM Howie Roseman Sets Record Straight on Jalen Hurts’ Future Amid Questions Over All-Pro QB’s Contract

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman discusses quarterback Jalen Hurts' future with the organization.

August 7, 2026 | 11:05 AM EDT

‘How Much Did Josh Allen’s PR Team Pay You?’ — ESPN Analyst Faces Backlash From NFL Fans for Pushing Bills Star Over Patrick Mahomes

ESPN's Bill Barnwell placed Josh Allen over Patrick Mahomes as the quarterback for the All-Decade team, and the NFL world didn't like it.

August 7, 2026 | 10:45 AM EDT

‘There’s Been a Narrative out There’ — Aaron Rodgers Vows to ‘Never Again’ Post His Family Updates After Recent Reconciliation

Aaron Rodgers opens up on how social media affected his relationship with his family for years and vows to keep future updates private.

August 7, 2026 | 10:30 AM EDT

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Ranking the Best Backup QBs in the NFL: Hot List Thinks Mac Jones Is In a League of His Own

Mac Jones headlines PFN's top five backup quarterbacks for 2026, with Fernando Mendoza and Tua Tagovailoa both fighting for starting jobs in camp.

July 31, 2026 | 7:25 AM EDT

Top 5 NFL Backup QBs: Who Are the League’s Best Second-Stringers?

Who are the NFL's best backup quarterbacks heading into 2026? PFN shares their top five second-string QBs as training camp kicks off.

July 28, 2026 | 7:15 PM EDT

‘Potentially Could Be Traded’ — NFL Insider Reveals the Specific Disaster That Sends 49ers QB Mac Jones Packing

NFL insider Mike Florio explains an injury-driven scenario could force the San Francisco 49ers to trade quarterback Mac Jones during 2026.

July 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM EDT

‘When the Window Opens’ — NFL Insider Details the Strange Reality Facing 49ers QB Mac Jones

After proving his value on the San Francisco 49ers, insider Mike Florio is convinced that Mac Jones could be a prime trade target.

July 9, 2026 | 4:20 AM EDT

‘So Good for Them’ — 49ers QB Mac Jones Makes Blunt Confession on Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift Wedding Invite

San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones revealed whether he had been invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding.

June 24, 2026 | 11:05 AM EDT

Ranking the 10 Best Quarterbacks in the NFL by PFSN’s QB Impact Scoring

PFSN's Jacob Infante shares the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL ranked by PFSN QB Impact Scoring from the 2025 regular season.

May 20, 2026 | 12:30 PM EDT

‘He’s a Dog’ — Steelers Predicted to Trade for 69-TD ‘Proven NFL QB’ to Address Glaring Need Amid Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

The Steelers are in limbo as they await an answer on Aaron Rodgers' NFL future, and could target Mac Jones in a trade to fill that void.

April 22, 2026 | 5:01 PM EDT

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