Insider believes 49ers trade for familiar WR ‘makes sense’
Could the 49ers trade for Jauan Jennings? Ian Rapoport thinks it's a possibility before the trade deadline.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport suggests that the San Francisco 49ers could be interested in acquiring wide receiver Jauan Jennings before the NFL trade deadline, citing the team's current injury issues at the position. Rapoport stated on The Pat McAfee Show that Jennings' name may gain momentum in the coming days and weeks, as the 49ers recently lost Deebo Samuel to a hamstring injury, leaving their receiving corps in further need of stability.
Jennings' familiarity with head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive system and his experience playing alongside quarterback Brock Purdy make him an appealing option for the 49ers. Jennings spent his first five seasons with the 49ers after being selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, where he developed into a key contributor, recording 77 receptions for 975 yards and six touchdowns in 2024, and 55 catches for 643 yards and nine touchdowns in 2025.
However, his future with the 49ers became uncertain during the 2025 offseason due to a contract dispute, leading him to sign a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Despite his limited production in Minnesota, a return to San Francisco could provide Jennings with an opportunity to reestablish himself in a familiar offense, while also offering the 49ers another experienced receiver to address their recent injury setback.
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