Mac Jones Trade Demand from 49ers to Vikings Revealed in New NFL Rumors After Kirk Cousins Deal

The San Francisco 49ers' high asking price reportedly ended the Minnesota Vikings' pursuit of quarterback Mac Jones ahead of the NFL trade deadline this week.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Vikings called the Niners about Jones, but discussions ended when San Francisco asked for a second-round pick and more in exchange for its backup signal-caller.

Instead, the Vikings opted to bring Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota, acquiring him from the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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