49ers WR Jauan Jennings Reports to Camp Amid Contract Talks

Jauan Jennings has reported to the San Francisco 49ers training camp and passed his physical, despite seeking a contract extension or potentially a trade as he enters the final year of his current deal. General Manager John Lynch and Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence that Jennings would be on the field for practices and emphasized his importance to the team, especially given the injuries and absences among other wide receivers like Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall. Jennings led the 49ers in receiving last season with 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns, making him a key asset for quarterback Brock Purdy. While Jennings has not formally requested a trade, his contract negotiations remain a point of concern for the team, which is balancing financial constraints after earlier large contracts for players like Purdy and Aiyuk. The 49ers aim to avoid the contract disputes that disrupted training camps in previous seasons, but Jennings' situation highlights ongoing challenges in securing wide receiver stability. League sources suggest a trade is unlikely due to the team's thin receiver depth and lack of cap space to offer a significant extension.