The San Franicsco 49ers' free agent pickup of Mac Jones is about more than simply quarterback depth. The Niners know they need to gain leverage for Brock Purdy's contract negotiations, in part due to the pain they endured at the hands of their "ruthless" tackle Trent Williams.

We look at the latest on Brock Purdy's contract negotiations with the 49ers. Will he secure a lucrative deal this offseason?

After failing to find a long-term in Jacksonville following his 2024 offseason trade away from the New England Patriots, Mac Jones has officially made a decision on his NFL future, choosing to sign with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year deal to back up Brock Purdy.