Jennings Wants to Stay Despite 49ers Trade Talks — SkimNews
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- Jauan Jennings expressed his desire to stay in Minnesota after the San Francisco 49ers tried to reacquire him in trade talks, with the Vikings giving him a voice in the process.
- Minnesota Vikings believe Jennings can be a key player for the offense moving forward, while Jennings said he believes in the team's direction.
- Fox Sports first reported the news, which a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday.
- Jennings has four receptions on eight targets for 43 yards entering Sunday's game, after signing a one-year offseason deal worth up to $13 million.
- Jauan Jennings led the 49ers with nine receiving touchdowns and posted 55 catches for 643 yards in 2025, despite rib, ankle and shoulder issues for a chunk of that season; his production came after a 2024 career year with 77 catches, 975 yards and six touchdowns.
- San Francisco 49ers drafted Jennings in the seventh round of the 2020 draft, and he spent his first five seasons with the team.
- San Francisco 49ers have had several receiver injuries: Ricky Pearsall was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury, De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson are currently on IR, and Deebo Samuel Sr. and Mike Evans have missed games with injuries.
Why it matters: Minnesota’s retention stance carries a one-year deal worth up to $13 million and a stated belief that Jennings can be a key offensive player, even though he has only four catches for 43 yards this season. San Francisco, by contrast, remains without the receiver who posted 643 yards and nine touchdowns for it in 2025.
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