49ers QB Mac Jones Explores Substation Injury Theory

Jones wears tinfoil cap while discussing potential EMF exposure from nearby power plant

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones has openly expressed his curiosity regarding an unusual theory linking the team's injury troubles to a nearby electrical substation. While Jones acknowledges a lack of personal symptoms, he remains cautiously open about the potential validity of the theory and its possible connection to electromagnetic fields (EMF) exposure from the power plant located near the team's practice field.

Why it matters

The substation theory has gained significant traction on social media and among players, raising questions about the potential impact of environmental factors on player health and performance. The 49ers and the NFL have acknowledged the issue, but there is currently no definitive evidence linking the electrical substation to the cluster of injuries suffered by San Francisco players in the 2025 season.

The details

Jones remarked in an interview that the substation theory is 'the hottest topic in sports' and pointed out the proximity of the power plant to the 49ers' practice field, noting that sometimes the quarterbacks' crossbar challenge throws hit the plant. While Jones admitted a lack of personal symptoms, he remained open to the possibility of EMF exposure affecting players, stating, 'EMF is a real thing. Your phone and everything, it's real. So I don't know.' The 49ers and the NFL have both stated that they will investigate the issue further, with the league emphasizing a commitment to remain open and conduct additional research.

  • In the 2025 season, the San Francisco 49ers experienced a cluster of player injuries.
  • On February 9, 2026, Mac Jones discussed the substation theory in an interview with 49ers Webzone's Mitch Morse.

The players

Mac Jones

The starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, who has openly expressed his curiosity about the potential link between the team's injury troubles and a nearby electrical substation.

John Lynch

The general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, who commented that the organization would take the substation concerns under consideration.

Mitch Morse

A reporter for 49ers Webzone who interviewed Mac Jones about the substation theory.

NFL

The National Football League, which acknowledged the substation issue but stated that there is currently no definitive evidence linking it to the 49ers' player injuries.

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What they’re saying

“That is literally the hottest topic in sports, I feel like,”

— Mac Jones, Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers (49ers Webzone)

“The power plant is right there. You can see it. On Fridays, we do a crossbar challenge where the quarterbacks throw a crossbar, and sometimes, the ball hits the crossbar and it's in the electric plant. So it's right there. That's all I know is that it's close.”

— Mac Jones, Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers (49ers Webzone)

“I don't know if they studied it or not. I mean, I don't feel anything. But that's a real thing. EMF is a real thing. Your phone and everything, it's real. So I don't know.”

— Mac Jones, Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers (49ers Webzone)

“I don't have all the answers for you, but I think they are going to look into it and study it, which I am curious to see.”

— Mac Jones, Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers (49ers Webzone)

What’s next

The 49ers and the NFL have stated that they will continue investigating the potential link between the nearby electrical substation and the team's injury troubles, with the league emphasizing a commitment to remain open and conduct further research.

The takeaway

The substation theory has sparked significant interest and discussion among players, fans, and analysts, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty around the potential impact of environmental factors on player health and performance. As experts continue to explore the possible connections, the 49ers and their supporters await more detailed explanations that could shape future team protocols and player safety measures.