Just when we thought this was going to be a drama-free offseason for the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Jauan Jennings has come in and changed that.
According to reports, Jennings is looking for a new contract or a trade out of San Francisco. The former seventh-round draft pick out of Tennessee is heading into the final year of the extension he signed with the Niners back in 2024.
That deal paid him just over $15 million for two seasons, but after last year's breakout campaign, Jennings is looking to cash in. He was second on the 49ers in receptions (77), receiving yards (975), and receiving touchdowns (six) in 2024.
The craziest thing about Jennings' 2024 efforts was that his receptions were one fewer than his career total to that point, his yardage was higher by 12 yards, and he had one fewer touchdown, all in one season.
So, Jennings wants more money. And although he is expected to report for training camp next week, there would be repercussions if he chooses not to show up with the rest of the veterans on July 23.
How much could 49ers fine Jauan Jennings if he skips training camp?
According to the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Jennings would be docked $50,000 per day that he fails to report to camp, a mandatory fine that "shall not be reduced in amount or waived by the Club, in whole or in part, but must be paid by the player or deducted by the Club."
The last part means the 49ers are effectively required to fine Jennings if he skips portions of camp.
Jennings could also miss out on paychecks for preseason games if he opts not to participate in those games because of his salary dispute.
While Jennings is well compensated, those numbers can start to add up, and even if he is rewarded with a new contract, he'd be missing out on a decent chunk of change if he decided to skip out on mandatory training camp.
For that reason, expect Jennings to take a play out of the playbooks of other recent 49ers receivers looking for new deals and "hold in" rather than skip and risk the fines.
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