Mac Jones’ second act as a backup is continuing on the West Coast. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Wednesday that the ex-Pro Bowl quarterback Jones is signing with the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent.

March 13 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with free agent quarterback Mac Jones. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic about the agreement Wednesday. The pact has a maximum value of $11.5 million. Jones is expected to play a backup role to 49ers starter Brock Purdy.

In the 2021 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence at No. 1 and the New York Jets picked BYU quarterback Zach Wilson at No. 2. It wasn’t hard to find mock drafts that had the Alabama All-American QB going to the 49ers at No. 3.