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Just Hours Before Rams Clash, Mac Jones Moves Entire NFL – Not With a Throw, But With Special Gesture Honoring Late Young Cowboys Star

November 9, 2025

Santa Clara, California – Right before the San Francisco 49ers enter the big battle with the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium, Mac Jones has made the entire football world silent. Not with lightning throws or lively warm-ups, but with a small gesture that makes the entire NFL bow in emotion. When stepping out of the tunnel, people saw on Jones’s left wrist a white band with handwritten words: “FOR HIM 94.”

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According to internal sources of the 49ers, this is a special tribute action of Mac Jones dedicated to Marshawn Kneeland, the young player of the Dallas Cowboys who just passed away after severe mental crisis. Jones – who once played with Kneeland in offseason events for young players – is said to have been extremely saddened when hearing the bad news. “He always said Marshawn is one of the people with the biggest heart he ever met,” a teammate shared.

“Even if we are no longer on the same field, compassion will always connect us,” Jones shared before the media. “Football is a game of strength and collision, but sometimes the strongest thing is kindness. I just want him to know – wherever he is, we still remember him.” That statement quickly spread across social media, making the 49ers Faithful community and the entire NFL choked up.

Before kickoff, Jones together with the entire 49ers team spent a minute of silence for Kneeland. Many players from both teams, including Nick Bosa, Cooper Kupp and Christian McCaffrey, also wore white bands to show unity. The scene at Levi’s Stadium fell silent when the image of that small white band was projected on the big screen – a symbol of connection and compassion beyond the boundaries of opponents.

When the whistle started to sound, Jones took a deep breath, touched the white band before throwing the first ball. That was not just a ritual – but a silent promise to the departed colleague. In a world where glamour sometimes obscures human pain, Mac Jones’s action has reminded everyone that: before being athletes, they are humans – knowing empathy, knowing love and knowing to cherish each other.

San Francisco 49ers Face a Difficult Decision With a Key Veteran in the 2026 Offseason
SANTA CLARA, California – The San Francisco 49ers are facing one of the most difficult decisions of the 2026 offseason as the future of one of the team’s veteran cornerstones has become one of the most discussed topics. The issue this time is not about on-field performance, but rather the growing financial pressure. At the center of the situation is the contract of Trent Williams, who is still considered one of the best left tackles in the NFL. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers must make a decision soon because Williams carries a cap hit of approximately $38.84 million for the 2026 season. The situation becomes complicated because parting ways with Williams is almost impossible financially. If San Francisco trades or releases him before June 1, the team would still be responsible for $34.15 million in dead cap, making any decision to separate extremely costly and risky. What is notable is that the issue has nothing to do with Williams’ performance. Even at 37 years old and turning 38 in July, he continues to perform at an elite level. According to PFF, Williams recorded a 91.5 overall grade, ranking third among offensive tackles across the NFL. In addition, Williams earned a 92.8 run-blocking grade, ranking second in the league. He played 996 offensive snaps during the 2025 season and allowed only four sacks all year. Those numbers clearly show that he remains one of the most important pillars of San Francisco’s offense. Because of that, the most frequently mentioned solution is a contract restructure. This move could help the 49ers reduce the 2026 cap hit by pushing some of the money into future years. However, Williams’ side could request additional guaranteed money, since his current contract no longer contains guaranteed salary for 2026. The situation becomes even more complicated because the 49ers also have several other plans during the offseason. The team hopes to retain wide receiver Jauan Jennings and is reportedly interested in free agents Alec Pierce and Romeo Doubs. These priorities increase the salary-cap pressure, making Trent Williams’ contract one of the most important decisions San Francisco must handle this offseason.