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49ers Open Training Camp With Jennings Contract Standoff and Roster Strains

Veterans arrived in Santa Clara for the start of camp, placing contract uncertainty over Jennings, PUP listings for two starting receivers, creating depth questions under Saleh’s defense

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan talks with quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 23-17. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
The 49ers’ Jacob Cowing is among a number of young wide receivers who could get a long look in camp as Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall deal with injuries, Jauan Jennings seeks a new contract and Demarcus Robinson faces a potential suspension from the NFL after his offseason DUI conviction.
The 49ers’ biggest free-agent signing of the offseason was a surprise in Luke Farrell, but he gives the offense another blocker and a capable backup to tight end George Kittle.
San Francisco 49ers fans watch a training camp practice at the practice facility at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • The 49ers kicked off their month-long veterans camp on July 22 under NFL phased-camp rules at the SAP training center in Santa Clara.
  • Wide receiver Jauan Jennings reported without a new extension and has warned he will request a trade if a deal isn’t reached before full practices begin.
  • Christian McCaffrey continues his rebound from Achilles and knee surgeries, drawing attention with his health and explosiveness in camp drills.
  • Second-round pick Alfred Collins has yet to take reps due to a lingering calf strain, while receivers Ricky Pearsall and Brandon Aiyuk opened camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
  • Robert Saleh has returned to install a new defensive scheme as the unit adjusts to Dre Greenlaw’s departure and navigates legal questions surrounding Deommodore Lenoir and Demarcus Robinson.