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49ers sign free agent QB many thought they'd pick No. 3 overall in 2021 NFL draft

The San Francisco 49ers have finally added a backup quarterback for Brock Purdy.

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. After the 49ers used a trio of first-round picks to move up to No. 3 overall, Jones was the player head coach Kyle Shanahan was infatuated by according to multiple reports at the time.