49ers QB Mac Jones Out With Knee Sprain For Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones suffered a knee sprain during their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, causing him to miss practice and the upcoming preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. While the injury is not considered serious, Jones will sit out the exhibition game to allow recovery time ahead of the regular season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers have signed veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld to bolster their depth chart alongside Carter Bradley, providing insurance behind starter Brock Purdy. Jones, who was acquired by the 49ers on a two-year deal in March and has completed 13 of 16 passes in the preseason so far, is expected to be ready for Week 1. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Jones will not play Saturday but anticipates him being healthy for the start of the regular season. This cautious approach reflects the team's intent to manage Jones' recovery carefully while maintaining quarterback stability.