Mac Jones is back on NFL teams' radars after turning his career around with the 49ers.

The No. 15 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, after three inconsistent seasons with the New England Patriots and an extended cameo in place of injured quarterback Trevor Lawrence on the Jacksonville Jaguars last season, has thrived in eight starts with San Francisco this season in place of starter Brock Purdy.

And because Jones signed a two-year, $8.4 million contract with San Francisco last offseason, the 27-year-old quarterback is under contract for the 2026 NFL season at a very modest price, which could make him an intriguing trade target for a team like the Minnesota Vikings, as NBC Sports' Mike Florio suggested in a recent column .

"Earlier this year, the Vikings said farewell to Sam Darnold 1.0. Ne

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