Mac Jones Receives Pay Raise, Ranks 12th Among NFL Backup Quarterbacks
Mac Jones gets a raise: Where does his pay rank among NFL backup QBs?
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Mac Jones, backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has received a pay increase to $3.55 million for the 2026 season. Despite the raise, he will rank 12th among NFL backup quarterbacks, behind notable players like Marcus Mariota and Jarrett Stidham. Jones had a strong performance last season, starting eight games and throwing for 2,151 yards.
- 01Mac Jones' total compensation for the 2026 season is $3.55 million, comprising a $1.4 million base salary and various bonuses.
- 02Jones ranks 12th among backup quarterbacks in pay, behind players like Marcus Mariota ($7 million) and Jarrett Stidham ($6.5 million).
- 03In 2025, Jones started eight games for the 49ers, winning five and completing 201 of 289 passes for 2,151 yards.
- 04His passing efficiency rating of 97.4 ranked 13th among NFL quarterbacks with at least eight starts in 2025.
- 05Jones has the potential to earn an additional $2.25 million through performance incentives in the upcoming season.
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Mac Jones, the backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has received a contract adjustment that raises his total compensation to $3.55 million for the 2026 NFL season. This figure includes a $1.4 million base salary, a $300,000 roster bonus, and various performance incentives. Despite this increase, Jones will rank 12th among NFL backup quarterbacks in terms of pay, trailing behind players like Marcus Mariota and Jarrett Stidham. In the previous season, Jones started eight games due to Brock Purdy's injury, achieving a completion rate of 69.5% and throwing for 2,151 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. His performance metrics were notably better than his previous seasons as a starter, showcasing his potential for further success. Jones also has the opportunity to earn an additional $2.25 million through performance incentives, contingent on his playing time and effectiveness in the upcoming season.
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