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49ers Enter Week 1 With McCaffrey–Robinson Backfield Plan as Jennings Standoff Lingers

An unresolved Jauan Jennings standoff now shapes San Francisco's Week 1 approach.

Overview

  • General manager John Lynch said Jauan Jennings requested a trade and the team will not grant it, as reporting indicates the receiver has sought an extension worth above $20 million annually and his calf issue puts his Week 1 availability in doubt.
  • With Brandon Aiyuk not expected for Week 1 and receiver injuries piling up, the 49ers officially added Skyy Moore via trade and signed Marquez Valdes‑Scantling to stabilize a thin position group.
  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Christian McCaffrey looks fully healthy and detailed plans to pair him with newly acquired Brian Robinson Jr. to manage workload without sacrificing playmaking.
  • Despite a 6-11 finish last season, the 49ers are viewed as NFC contenders with Brock Purdy secured on a five-year, $265 million extension and Mac Jones added to strengthen the quarterback room.
  • Depth concerns persist heading into Seattle, including safety after Talanoa Hufanga’s departure and Malik Mustapha’s injury timeline, plus offensive line questions with Dominick Puni dealing with a knee injury.