In 2024, Jones made 17 of his 30 career starts, playing left guard, and he ranked 59th among 77 guards, according to Pro Football Focus. Last year, he signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the Cowboys and there was speculation he could compete for the starting spot with All-Pro right guard Zack Martin retired. However, Dallas used the No. 12 overall pick on Alabama guard Tyler Booker to assume the role.
Jones’ neck injury meant he had no role in his lone season in Dallas. He was hurt during the first padded practice of training camp July 27 and placed on season-ending injured reserve Aug. 8.”
At the moment, a decent Plan B is available: Taylor Decker, 32, the No. 16 pick in 2016 who was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2024, remains unsigned after he requested his release from the Lions last month. Decker left Detroit, his employer for his first 10 seasons, because he refused to take a pay cut to lower his 2026 salary cap charge of more than $21 million. If the 49ers find themselves without Williams, they’d likely be willing to pony up for his services.”
49ers to host Texas Tech DE Romello Height on pre-draft visit“Height is coming off his most productive season in 2025, when he recorded 38 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks while starting all 14 games for Texas Tech. He also forced two fumbles and recovered one, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors.”