Mac Jones teases potential return to Jacksonville Jaguars despite looming rival offers from New York Giants and Jets
It’s been talked about before in the past, but after the conclusion of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 4-13 season, changes needed to be made. Now that the Jaguars have a new head coach in Liam Coen, it is time for other business to be taken care of, including the fate of Mac Jones in Jacksonville.
Jones signed a one-year deal with the Jaguars for the 2024-25 season, and it ended up benefiting both Jones and the Jaguars down the line of the season. Appearing in 10 games with the team after multiple injuries sidelined Trevor Lawrence, Jones made the most of the opportunity.
Throwing for 1,672 passing yards, completing 171 attempts, and earning eight passing touchdowns and one rushing, Jones had a little bit of everything to offer. However, the interception total was still quite high for what a starting quarterback should be doing.
Is it time to run it back with Jones in 2025?
Now that the Jaguars have Lawrence returning under Coen as head coach, it may make sense to run it back with Jones in 2025. He did not play badly and was a solid backup option. However, that would be his role on this team, a backup. After the season he had, Jones could explore other options.
The Giants and Jets come knocking
Teams such as the New York Giants or New York Jets could use help at the quarterback position. While the Giants are linked to either taking Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders for their pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Jones may also find himself on the bench in that setting.
Jones made just under $4 million last season in Jacksonville, and while he did have time on the sideline to learn more about his game, Jones feels like it could be in the cards for him to return next season, per his postseason interview with News 4 JAX.
“I think everything is on the table, that is a part of the evaluation,” Jones said when asked if he wanted to come back. “I want to put myself in the best position to be a great quarterback and help the team, whether that’s as a starter or not. I learned a lot this year being in that backup role, and I’ll continue to learn regardless of the role.”
Conclusion
As the Jacksonville Jaguars enter a new phase with Liam Coen as their head coach, the fate of Mac Jones remains uncertain. While Jones had a solid season as a backup quarterback, the team now has Trevor Lawrence returning, potentially relegating Jones to the bench. However, Jones has hinted at a potential return to Jacksonville, highlighting his desire to be a great quarterback and help the team in any role. As rival offers from the New York Giants and Jets loom, the decision ultimately lies in the evaluation of the Jaguars’ coaching staff and front office. Only time will tell where Mac Jones will land for the 2025 season.
