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The\u00a0Cleveland Browns\u00a0are expected to have a new quarterback in 2026, and many expect it to be a rookie in the draft.<\/p>\n
However,\u00a0NFL\u00a0insider Zac Jackson of The Athletic expects the Browns to pursue a veteran quarterback through a trade. The Browns insider believes the team will pursue a trade for one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Mac Jones.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe\u00a049ers\u00a0will probably trade Jones in February or March. And the Browns will be linked to that potential deal for that many reasons. Mostly that Jones\u2019 current contract calls for a 2026 base salary of just $1.4 million,\u201d Jackson\u00a0wrote. \u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cThe potential free agent (and trade) class is uninspiring, to say the least. I can\u2019t see the Browns signing up to be Kyler Murray\u2019s next team. So either the Browns chase the dream with Anthony Richardson, try again with Kenny Pickett (or Joe Flacco, or Winston), or run the wishbone with Trey Lance or Justin Fields. All of a sudden, Mac Jones seems like Josh Allen, doesn\u2019t he?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jones was selected 15th overall by the\u00a0New England Patriots\u00a0in 2021 and was a Pro Bowler in his rookie season. However, he struggled in his next two years and was traded to the\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars. After one season there, he signed with the 49ers this offseason and has been having a ton of success.<\/p>\n
San Francisco could likely get a mid-round pick back for Jones, who has proven he can be a starting quarterback in the NFL again. For the Browns, Jones could also be a stopgap for a rookie to develop and learn the system for a year or two.<\/p>\n
Cleveland has stuck with Gabriel at quarterback, despite his struggles this season.<\/p>\n
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has been adamant that Gabriel is the answer at quarterback and has been impressed with his play. But he knows the rookie, along with the entire team, has to be better.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I think with young quarterbacks, it\u2019s understanding that there\u2019s going to be ups and downs,\u201d Stefanski\u00a0said\u00a0on Monday. \u201cYou know, can Dillon play better? Yes, he can. Can we play better around him? Yes, we can. Can we coach him better? Yes, we can. So, I understand the question. But I just trust that our young players at every position, and certainly at the quarterback position, are guys that are going to work their tails off to get better every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gabriel is set to start his sixth straight game on Sunday when the Browns host the\u00a0Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n
Although Jones has had a big impact on the 49ers\u2019 season, he is likely set to return to a backup role for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n
Brock Purdy looks to be healthy and should return this week, which will push Jones to the backup role.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey told me he is healthy. So I\u2019ll see today with my own eyes when he practices. And I\u2019m sure he\u2019ll look that way,\u201d 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said. \u201cAs long as he does, then he is good to go.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the 49ers giving Purdy a lucrative long-term extension, he is the clear future at quarterback, which is why Jones could be expendable.<\/p>\n
Santa Clara, California \u2013 November 13, 2025<\/em> \u2013 Amid swirling controversy surrounding Brock Purdy\u2019s potential return to the field, a powerful and unexpected voice has risen to defend the embattled quarterback. NFL legend Rob Gronkowski, a player not typically associated with the San Francisco 49ers, has become an unlikely champion for Purdy at a time when the young signal-caller’s future with the 49ers hangs in the balance.<\/p>\n Purdy, who has been sidelined with an injury, has faced mounting criticism regarding his readiness for the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. As the debate intensifies, a significant portion of 49ers fans and analysts are skeptical about his return. Questions surrounding his full recovery have been raised, with many wondering if he is truly fit to lead the 49ers back into contention. The team\u2019s backup quarterback, QB2, has also impressed during Purdy\u2019s absence, earning the trust of both the coaching staff and fans. With this in mind, some fear that Purdy\u2019s return is being driven more by the weight of expectation than actual physical preparedness.<\/p>\n Enter Rob Gronkowski, the larger-than-life former tight end who has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, even on issues outside of his usual domain. In a rare statement regarding Purdy, Gronkowski expressed his support with a powerful message that instantly resonated across the sports world.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat\u2019s happening to Brock Purdy is an injustice to football,\u201d Gronkowski declared, his voice filled with passion and conviction. \u201cPeople forget that this young man once carried his team when no one believed in him \u2014 that he rose from adversity and fought with his entire heart. You don\u2019t judge a warrior just because he falls once.\u201d<\/p>\n Gronkowski\u2019s words quickly reverberated through social media, sparking a wave of support for Purdy from 49ers fans and analysts alike. The statement was shared thousands of times, with many fans thanking Gronkowski for his bold defense of their quarterback. It was a reminder of Purdy\u2019s resilience, his journey from undrafted rookie to one of the NFL\u2019s most promising quarterbacks, and his unwavering commitment to the 49ers\u2019 Super Bowl aspirations.<\/p>\n The timing of Gronkowski\u2019s remarks could not have been more crucial. With uncertainty hanging over Purdy\u2019s return, his injury, and the team\u2019s Super Bowl hopes, Gronkowski\u2019s impassioned defense has altered the narrative. The conversation has shifted from skepticism to loyalty, with 49ers Nation rallying behind Purdy, not just as a player, but as a symbol of perseverance and dedication.<\/p>\n As Gronkowski aptly put it, \u201cThis is not the time for blame \u2014 this is the time for loyalty.\u201d His words have not only helped shift the perspective on Purdy\u2019s injury but have also galvanized a fan base that was once divided.<\/p>\n The upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals has now become much more than a simple football match. It is a test of Purdy\u2019s physical readiness, yes, but also a deeper test of faith. The 49ers will face their division rivals with more than just playoff implications on the line. They will be fighting for the belief in their leader, and as Gronkowski\u2019s stirring words suggest, this battle is about far more than X\u2019s and O\u2019s\u2014it\u2019s about loyalty, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a quarterback who has proven time and time again that he is more than capable of rising to the occasion.<\/p>\n With Gronkowski\u2019s unexpected support echoing through the halls of 49ers Nation, one thing is certain: this team stands united behind Brock Purdy. The rest, as they say, will be history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The\u00a0Cleveland Browns\u00a0are expected to have a new quarterback in 2026, and many expect it to be a rookie in the draft. However,\u00a0NFL\u00a0insider Zac Jackson of The Athletic expects the Browns to pursue…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t