49ers Reject Trade Request From WR Jauan Jennings Amid Injury, Contract Talks

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed that wide receiver Jauan Jennings requested a trade earlier this summer due to contract extension negotiations but emphasized the team has moved on and will not trade him. Jennings, entering the final year of a two-year contract, is seeking a long-term deal but has been sidelined for much of training camp with a calf injury, leaving his Week 1 availability uncertain. Lynch stressed that Jennings' injury is legitimate and separate from his contract situation, noting both issues can coexist. The 49ers' receiving corps faces challenges with injuries to Brandon Aiyuk, Jacob Cowing, and others, prompting the team to sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling and bring back Russell Gage to bolster the roster. Despite the uncertainty, Jennings remains a key target for quarterback Brock Purdy, having been the team's top receiver last season with 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns. The team is hopeful but cautious about Jennings' return, focusing on assembling the best receiver mix for the start of the season.