The Ravens’ quarterback situation took a brutal turn in Week 8, and that kind of damage can force a team to start making calls.
Lamar Jackson went down with a thumb injury in the loss to the Buffalo Bills, then landed on injured reserve after undergoing thumb surgery. Tyler Huntley got hurt later in the game and never made it back.
By the time the dust settled, undrafted rookie free agent Joe Fagnano was the only healthy quarterback left on the roster. Baltimore still finished the night with a 36-10 loss and dropped to 4-4.
That’s the kind of setup that can push a front office into the trade market, and NFL insider Jordan Schultz said “there’s a scenario they could be in the trade market for a QB this week.”
If Baltimore goes shopping, one name that stands out is 49ers backup Mac Jones.
Jones has been floating around trade chatter for much of the offseason, and the noise has only picked up as the Nov. 10 deadline gets closer. Some around the league have already connected him to quarterback-needy teams such as the Vikings and Eagles, but the Ravens now look like another possible landing spot.
San Francisco, though, has had little incentive to move him. The 49ers had chances to deal Jones in the offseason and passed because the offers didn’t justify giving up a dependable backup. Reports say they’d want at least a second-round pick in return.
That asking price makes sense considering what Jones gave them in 2025. He stepped in for Brock Purdy and went 5-3 as a starter, helping the 49ers reach the playoffs even while injuries piled up around the roster.
So while the 49ers haven’t been eager to move him, a strong offer from Baltimore could change the conversation. If the Ravens are serious about stabilizing the position, Jones is the name to watch.
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