Another offseason, another bit of drama involving the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room.
Fan favorite Jauan Jennings, who may essentially be WR1 come opening day against the Seattle Seahawks, is reportedly seeking a new deal (with more money, of course) or else he wants a new team to play for.
From ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
Jennings has approached the 49ers about his request, but little progress has been made, a source told ESPN. If a new deal is not reached by the time training camp starts next week, Jennings plans to request a trade to a team willing to pay him.
Entering 2025, Jennings is slated to count $4.258 million against the cap in the final year of the two-year, $15.39 million extension he signed last offseason.
He is not expected to be a training camp holdout, but he is not expected to be happy, either, as the 49ers saw last summer with Aiyuk.
Jennings is the do-it-all receiver who’s an outstanding blocker and one of the top third down targets in the NFL. In an increased role last season he posted career highs with 77 catches for 975 yards and 6 touchdowns, essentially doubling his career totals from his preceding three seasons. Jennings caught 10 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco’s 20-17 loss to the Seahawks last November.
San Francisco’s wide receiver room is looking very shaky heading into training camp. Deebo Samuel is with the Washington Commanders, Brandon Aiyuk could start the season on PUP as he recovers from his knee injury, and Demarcus Robinson could face a suspension following his DUI arrest and subsequent no contest plea. The other notable receivers on the team include 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall, 2024 fourth-rounder Jacob Cowing, and veterans Russell Gage and Isaiah Hodgins (both of whom are fighting to even make the roster).
Consider this another 49ers story worth monitoring as Week 1 nears.
