Quarterback battles are rarely quiet in San Francisco. From Jimmy Garoppolo’s awkward exit to Trey Lance’s failed audition, Kyle Shanahan has never lacked drama under center. Now, just seven days into camp, the whispers are back. Brock Purdy might be the starter on paper, but Mac Jones is suddenly turning practice into an audition – and Shanahan just made a roster move that only adds to the tension.
On 4th August, the 49ers signed five veterans – DL Bradlee Anae, DL Bruce Hector, S Jaylen Mahoney, CB Fabian Moreau, and OL Isaiah Prince – to one‑year deals. To make room, Shanahan cut ties with several names, including quarterback Tanner Mordecai. It was a small move on paper, but the message was loud: roster space is tightening, and the QB room isn’t immune.
That comes as Mac Jones keeps stacking mistake‑free reps. His 11‑of‑13 showing on July 29 drew praise from staffers impressed with his steady control of Shanahan’s scheme. Purdy, meanwhile, left practice July 25 for personal reasons, and Jones took every first‑team snap. He threw one interception, but the bigger story was that he ran the offense with confidence. So, while Tanner Mordecai packs his bags, the bigger headache belongs to Purdy. Shanahan may insist he has ‘his guy,’ but Jones isn’t going away. Not in a system that rewards precision over flash.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned.
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