Trade Market 'Heating Up' for Starting WR on Undefeated Team: Report
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport floated the idea of an increasingly intriguing trade market for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings.
The Minnesota Vikings have started the 2026 NFL season with a perfect 5-0 record, largely due to their defensive performance. Running back Aaron Jones Sr., wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and tight end T.J. Hockenson have been the primary contributors to the team's offensive output. Until now, the Vikings' roster lacked a reliable backup wide receiver to the duo of Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
Jauan Jennings, signed on a one-year deal to fill this role, has barely made an impact in his first five games with the team, recording only two receptions for nine yards on five targets.
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the trade market is anticipated to heat up for Jennings in the coming weeks. The speculation centers around a potential reunion with the San Francisco 49ers, who are currently grappling with key injury concerns at the wide receiver position. Rapoport noted that the 49ers' loss of Deebo Samuel for a couple of weeks makes them a logical candidate for Jennings' services.
He advised keeping an eye on this possibility as the situation evolves. In addition to Jennings, the Vikings have bolstered their wide receiver corps by signing veteran Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad and inviting JuJu Smith-Schuster for a workout. With a 5-0 record heading into their bye week, the Vikings are poised to prepare thoroughly for their upcoming Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
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