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49ers Stand Firm as Jauan Jennings Seeks $20M-Plus, Trade Request Denied

Team resistance to a rich deal collides with a lingering calf issue heading into Week 1.

Overview

  • Tim Kawakami reported Jennings has pursued a salary north of $20 million per year to place him in the top tier of wide receivers.
  • Negotiations are described as not close, with the 49ers unwilling to meet the reported asking price.
  • General manager John Lynch confirmed Jennings requested a trade earlier but said the team will not move him and has moved forward.
  • Jennings has missed most of camp with a calf injury, and Lynch said his availability for the opener remains uncertain.
  • San Francisco’s receiver group is depleted with Brandon Aiyuk on PUP and Demarcus Robinson suspended, increasing pressure for a near-term resolution.