Such is the case with the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Mac Jones. Back in early February, The Athletic's Dianni Russini reported that the 49ers are "not looking to part" with Jones and the team's "preference is to keep their Brock Purdy-Jones tandem intact for 2026."

However, the 49ers have repeatedly failed to overcome injury in one particular context. The team is 4-13 in games played without Trent Williams since Washington traded the future Hall of Fame left tackle to San Francisco in April 2020.

The San Francisco 49ers may have been able to find a big-time playmaking target in free agency, but the rising star was taken off the table by a tag.