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19 hours ago
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan denies breakout star requested trade
With Deebo Samuel traded to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round pick earlier this offseason and Brandon Aiyuk recovering from a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus that he suffered in the middle of the 2024 season, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping that someone will step up in their wide receiver room in 2025. Last week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that fifth-year wideout Jauan Jennings is unhappy with his current contract and that if he doesn't receive a new deal from the 49ers, he'd like to be traded to another team. On Tuesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media ahead of their first training camp practice on Wednesday, and he shared that Jennings hasn't officially requested a trade with the team to this point. Jennings, 28, is entering the final year of a two-year, $15.39 million contract extension he signed last May and is set to make $7.5 million in 2025. Over his first four years in San Francisco, he caught 155 passes for 1,938 yards and 13 touchdowns. With Jennings' deal set to void at the end of the season, he's likely looking for long-term security, and even if he hasn't gone and asked for a trade with the team directly, there are other ways of making his desires known. And with the 49ers entering training camp with roughly $45 million in cap space, they could dip into that a bit and pay a guy that'll probably outperform his $4.26 million cap hit this year. At the same time, there's an argument to be made that San Francisco can't pay everyone who wants a new deal, and they've given out a fair number of extensions this offseason. They'll just have to decide whether or not it's worth it to give Jennings a long-term deal to keep him happy when they need article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Jauan Jennings trade request didn't happen per 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan
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49ers wide receiver requests new contract or trade
The San Francisco 49ers have made a few moves at wide receiver this offseason, including sending Deebo Samuel in a trade to the Washington Commanders, signing Demarcus Robinson and drafting Jordan Watkins in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft and Junior Bergen in the seventh. And, with San Francisco's top wideout Brandon Aiyuk possibly missing the start of the season while recovering from a torn ACL suffered last year, Jauan Jennings is expected to be one of Brock Purdy's top weapons in 2025. However, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jennings isn't exactly thrilled with his current situation. Schefter reported on Monday that Jennings is looking for a new contract from the 49ers, and if they aren't willing to give it to him, he'd like to be traded. The 28-year-old played collegiately at Tennessee from 2015-19 before San Francisco selected him in the seventh round (No. 217 overall) in the 2020 NFL draft. After spending his rookie season on the practice squad, Jennings made the roster out of camp in 2021, and over the next four years caught 155 passes for 1,938 yards and 13 touchdowns, including an impressive 2024 campaign which included career highs in receptions (77) yards (975) and scores (six). The 49ers gave Jennings a two-year, $15.4 million extension last year that will pay him $7.5 million in 2025. Now, the Tennessee product is looking for some more security, and he knows San Francisco has plenty of cap space to make it happen ($45.7 million per Over the Cap). Unless the 49ers are willing and able to bring in another impact receiver at this point in the offseason, keeping Jennings happy may be the best thing they can do for Purdy and their offense. And, while Schefter doesn't expect him to hold out, there's no need for unnecessary drama at training article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers' Jauan Jennings seeking a new deal or wants to be traded
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49ers injury designations give disgruntled WR more leverage in contract talks
The San Francisco 49ers on Friday lost a little bit of leverage in Jauan Jennings contract talks when they placed two of their top wide receivers on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Ricky Pearsall and Brandon Aiyuk both went on the PUP list as they recover from injuries ahead of training camp. Aiyuk starting camp on PUP isn't a surprise. He tore his ACL and MCL, and took additional damage in his knee in Week 7 last season. It doesn't sound like the club is eager to rush him back, so a training camp return isn't likely. Pearsall landing on PUP changes the dynamic of the 49ers WR room and gives Jennings additional leverage as he seeks a contract extension with San Francisco. We've already explored the 49ers' shaky WR depth and how there's a strong chance Jennings could land in the WR1 role like he did last season when he led the team's WRs with a career-best 975 yards. A potential holdup for the 49ers in dishing out a more lucrative contract to the 2020 seventh-round pick is what his role looks like in the future. Paying him as a WR1 or WR2 isn't something they were banking on after giving Aiyuk a massive extension last offseason and drafting Pearsall in the first round of last year's draft. There were question marks about Pearsall's ability to stay healthy after he missed virtually all of last year's camp with hamstring and shoulder injuries. Those question marks resurfaced again in OTAs this year when Pearsall sat out because of a hamstring injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated during OTAs that Pearsall's absence was cautionary and that he'd be ready for training camp. That Pearsall is on PUP to start camp is a significant red flag for the second-year WR. It also puts the top of the 49ers WR depth chart into more flux. Jennings' claim to a new contract hinges on the stability he brings to a group clouded by uncertainty. He's been on the 49ers' active roster for four seasons and has played in 60 games. In 2023 he missed four total games, but outside of that he's never missed more than two in a season. It appears going into camp this year that Jennings will be the 49ers' WR1 by a significant margin. Even if Pearsall returns and has a strong preseason, his injury questions will linger and there's still no certainty around Aiyuk for this season and beyond. The 49ers may have been able to justify not extending Jennings if they could stand behind Pearsall as WR1 and Aiyuk as an eventual WR2 this season. That becomes much more difficult to do with Pearsall out to begin camp. There's a significant risk in potentially losing or rocking the boat with Jennings and sending the 49ers' WR corps into a tailspin that derails their offense into 2025. That dramatically outweighs the risk of financial complications with a new contract for Jennings. If the answer wasn't clear for San Francisco before, the PUP list designations should help. More 49ers: 49ers need huge year from their non-QB MVP if they're going to return to playoffs in 2025 This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Ricky Pearsall injury changes Jauan Jennings contract talks for 49ers
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15-07-2025
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Raiders Named Landing Spot for Disgruntled 49ers Wide Receiver
Raiders Named Landing Spot for Disgruntled 49ers Wide Receiver originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders addressed their biggest needs this offseason with the additions of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith. New general manager John Spytek also bolstered several other key areas of the roster. Advertisement He did this primarily through the 2025 NFL Draft, as the team brought home a franchise-record 11 players across the three days. This included a young quarterback, a generational running back talent and three wide receivers. While these three young wideouts all have promise, and veteran Jakobi Meyers is coming off a career-best 1,027 receiving yards, there are still plenty of concerns about the Raiders' wide receiver room. San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings (15).© Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Just before training camps begin in mid-July, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings made it known that he was not happy with his current contract situation and that he wished to be extended or traded. Advertisement On the heels of this controversy, CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin proposed several viable locations for the 49ers to trade the disgruntled receiver. To no surprise, Las Vegas was on the list. "The Raiders addressed basically every offensive skill spot with a splashy upgrade this offseason -- Geno Smith at quarterback, Ashton Jeanty at running back -- except receiver," Benjamin wrote. "Jack Bech should have an instantly sizable role opposite Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers in the pass-catching department, but if Pete Carroll is serious about contending in 2025, well, they could use another set of sure hands. It's not hard to envision offensive coordinator Chip Kelly finding different ways to deploy Jennings, who could give Smith another proven safety valve through the air." Jennings is coming off his best campaign of his four-year career. He caught 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns last season in San Francisco despite the offense being in shambles due to various injuries. He is only 28 years old as well, which means that he could have plenty of good football ahead of him. Plus, according to Spotrac, the Raiders have $31.8 million in salary cap space available, so they could afford to compensate him. Advertisement It should not take much more than a late-round pick to acquire Jennings, so if the 49ers choose not to extend him, Las Vegas could be one of the teams that quickly get on the phone. Related: Maxx Crosby Makes Personal Announcement Before Training Camp Related: Raiders' Brock Bowers Makes History in Latest ESPN Rankings This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15-07-2025
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Steelers listed among top trade destinations to land 49ers WR
Watch out Pittsburgh, the Steelers are once again in the middle of wide receiver trade rumors. After Adam Schefter reported that 49ers WR Jauan Jennings was seeking a new contract or trade, fans and analysts began to predict where San Francisco's underrated wideout could take his talents — including CBS Sports, which recently named the Steelers among the top landing spots. Advertisement Here's what CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin had to say about Pittsburgh's odds of acquiring Jennings amid red-hot trade rumors: "The Steelers haven't been shy about their interest in bolstering Aaron Rodgers' supporting cast, even with DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith already plugged in as new weapons at receiver and tight end, respectively," Benjamin wrote. "And Jennings might cost a lot less than another premium target. Better yet, he brings the kind of rugged physicality and positional versatility that offensive coordinator Arthur Smith would likely prefer. You can bet Rodgers would appreciate the big-game savviness Jennings also brings to the table, having played for several title contenders." Jennings is coming off a breakout year in 2024 — producing 975 receiving yards and six touchdowns, a major reason why he's seeking more money than the $7.5 million he's due this season. After the failed 2024 Brandon Aiyuk pursuit, will the Steelers finally pull the trigger on a 49ers wide receiver — or is Jennings using these trade rumors to force San Francisco's hand in a new contract? Advertisement For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers among top landing spots for 49ers WR Jauan Jennings trade
