Awaiting a new contract extension, many questioned whether San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings would be active in training camp.
General manager John Lynch told reporters in Santa Clara on Wednesday that Jennings had requested a trade “a while ago” as had been previously reported.
In response to speculation that more than a calf injury has sidelined the receiver for most of training camp, Lynch said, “There’s a lot that goes into that.”
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“Both things can be true, you know,” San Francisco’s general manager continued.
“He wants a new contract, and he’s got a hurt calf, so I think people want to assume one or the other. Both things can be true.”
Claiming that they’ve since “moved on from” his trade request, San Francisco is “hopeful” but unclear if Jennings will take the field in week one.
Combine his status with Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, and suspended Demarcus Robinson, and the 49ers’ receiving room is looking thin.
Ricky Pearsall, Skyy Moore, and Marquez Vlades-Scantling are the only healthy wide receivers currently on their roster.
Moore was added roughly one week ago, while Vlades-Scantling’s addition was announced the same day as Lynch’s comments about Jennings.
“He asked for [a trade] and we’ve moved on,” Lynch repeated. “We’re not doing that, so we’re moving forward.”
Quarterback Brock Purdy could use a familiar target early in the season, but we’ll have to see how Jennings’ calf (and contract) play out.
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The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room continues to change as their 2025 season debut is around the corner.
According to multiple reports, the 49ers have now signed veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal after Seattle released him.
Valdes-Scantling tallied 385 yards and four touchdowns on 35 targets in 2024. The former 5th round pick played 14 games, six with Buffalo and eight as a member of the Saints.
After signing a one-year, $4-million deal with the Seahawks this offseason, San Francisco’s NFC West division rival waived the receiver on Tuesday. He was a Niner the next day.
Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule
Sunday, September 7th – @ Seattle Seahawks – 1:05 PM PT *Season opener*
Sunday, September 14th – @ New Orleans Saints – 10:00 AM PT
Sunday, September 21st – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PT
Sunday, September 28th – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:05 PM PT
Thursday, October 2nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 5:15 PM PT
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