San Francisco 49ers fans had mixed reactions after the team signed quarterback Mac Jones to serve as Brock Purdy ’s backup. The news, first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, confirmed that Jones agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with $5 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $11.5 million.

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Of the 25 names released by the NFL who cashed in, Purdy came in at No. 16 and he wasn’t even the highest 49er player on the list. That went to rookie guard Dominick Puni, who received $898,036 after playing all but one snap in 17 games after being a third-round draft pick out of Kansas.

Many believed the San Francisco 49ers, who had the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, might target quarterback Mac Jones as their quarterback of the future.

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the 49ers agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with former New England Patriots first-round pick Mac Jones. The deal comes with $5 million guaranteed. Jones and the 49ers were heavily tied together in the lead up to the 2021 NFL draft.

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