49ers Add $300,000 Roster Bonus to Mac Jones Contract
The San Francisco 49ers revised the contract of quarterback Mac Jones ahead of the 2026 season. The new terms include an added roster bonus and performance incentives.
espn.comThe team added a $300,000 roster bonus. Jones is now scheduled to earn $3.55 million in 2026 with up to $2.25 million in additional incentives.
The revised agreement leaves Jones eligible for free agency in March 2027. He can earn a maximum of $5.8 million under the new structure. Jones appeared in 11 games during the 2025 season after replacing an injured teammate. He completed nearly 70 percent of his passes for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions while the team posted a 5-3 record in his starts.
The contract change occurred roughly one month after the head coach stated surprise that no trade offers had been made for Jones during the offseason.
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2 events- Offseason 2026
Head coach stated surprise that no trade offers were made for Jones.
1 sourceNewsweek - May 2026
49ers added $300,000 roster bonus and incentives to Jones contract.
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Potential Impact
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Jones total 2026 compensation can reach $5.8 million with incentives.
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