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49ers Shut Down Jauan Jennings Trade Talk as Calf Puts Week 1 in Doubt

San Francisco is keeping the receiver despite an unresolved contract, with his Week 1 status uncertain.

Wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after competing a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Overview

  • GM John Lynch said Jennings requested a trade earlier in the offseason but reiterated the 49ers will not move him.
  • Lynch described the calf injury as progressing yet uncertain for the opener, calling the team "hopeful but not sure" for Week 1.
  • Contract discussions with Jennings' representatives are ongoing, with Lynch noting that contract pursuit and injury can both be true.
  • The 49ers signed Marques Valdes-Scantling and traded for Skyy Moore to reinforce a receiver group dealing with injuries.
  • Jennings is entering the final year of a two-year deal after a 975-yard, six-touchdown 2024 season, with 2025 salary figures cited by OverTheCap.