In an ideal world, the Minnesota Vikings probably would've liked to acquire Mac Jones in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason to help solve their current quarterback issue.
That was at least the thinking at the conclusion of the 2025 season when a trade for Jones seemed more believable than it has been in the last few weeks.
On Tuesday, the chances of Minnesota acquiring the former first-round pick from the 49ers took another hit when The Athletic's Dianna Russini shared what she has recently heard about what San Francisco wants in return for the 27-year-old quarterback.
"A few teams have called the San Francisco 49ers about QB Mac Jones, but many interested around the league describe their price as 'astronomical.'”
Latest report ends any chance of Minnesota Vikings trading for San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones
For those who were still holding onto a thread of hope that the Vikings would find a way to land Jones in a trade with the 49ers, Russini's report should close the door on all of that.
An "astronomical" asking price for the quarterback screams San Francisco would like a first-round draft pick in return, at the very least, and that's not something Minnesota should even consider doing.
Jones played well in his eight starts with San Francisco last season, completing 69.6 percent of his passes for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while leading the 49ers to a 5-3 record. But his performance in 2025 wasn't enough for a team to consider giving up a first-round pick for him, especially not the Vikings.
One can assume a large reason why San Francisco's asking price for Jones is so high is that he is extremely valuable to them right now. The 49ers' No. 1 quarterback, Brock Purdy, is a bit injury-prone, so having someone like Jones feels more necessary than it would for another team.
Luckily, it sounds like Minnesota won't need to worry about making a regrettable trade for Jones this offseason, as they have their eyes set on a different quarterback from the NFC West.