Another name has popped up as a quarterback option for the San Francisco 49ers — former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reports that Jones worked out for the New England Patriots on Monday and is one of several quarterbacks working out for the 49ers in San Jose on Tuesday.
Other players reportedly working out for the 49ers include former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Matt Simms, former Houston Texans quarterbacks Tom Savage and T.J. Yates, and former San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Kellen Clemens.
The Steelers made Jones a fourth-round draft pick in 2013. He completed 63.9 percent of his passes for 1,310 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in five seasons, 18 appearances, and five starts for Pittsburgh.
The Steelers released Jones on September 1. He was seen at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Monday boarding a plane for San Jose.
Ex Steelers Qb Landry Jones spotted boarding flight at Dallas Ft Worth headed to San Jose. Spoke with him and he is being brought in to tryout to add depth for the 49ers after the injury to Jimmy G. pic.twitter.com/Lh19I3DOeF
— Travis♛ (@TravTheSav_) September 24, 2018