Mac Jones being the 49ers’ starter might last just one week.
The San Francisco quarterback got the start in Week 2 after Brock Purdy suffered shoulder and toe injuries that were originally expected to sideline him for a few weeks.
But coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Tuesday Purdy has a chance to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The quarterback was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
Purdy could also be the emergency third quarterback Sunday.
Jones was named the Week 2 starter and helped lift the 49ers to a 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints. The former New England Patriots signal caller went 26-of-39 for 279 yards and three touchdowns.
This is Jones’ first season in San Francisco after he signed a two-year deal with the team in March after spending a not-so-great 2024 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Before that, Jones spent his first three years with the Patriots.
But things didn’t go well in New England. After a promising rookie season in 2021, Jones couldn’t build off that year, regressed and struggled to find a groove under center.
In June, ESPN wrote that San Francisco is the perfect place for Jones to revive his career because he could take a similar path that Sam Darnold took. He played well enough with the 49ers that the quarterback earned a full-time opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings last season.
Should Purdy be unable to go on Sunday, Jones will make his second consecutive start.
Story by Lauren Campbell, masslive.com