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Former Steelers quarterback Landry Jones also working out for the 49ers, per report
Sep 25, 2018 at 1:10 PM
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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.
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