49ers Workout Six Wide Receivers Amid Jennings Contract Dispute

The San Francisco 49ers face uncertainty in their wide receiver corps as training camp approaches, with key players Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and star receiver Jauan Jennings seeking a new contract or trade. Instead of extending Jennings or trading him promptly, the 49ers have worked out six wide receivers, including Equanimeous St. Brown and Grant DuBose, indicating preparations for a potential Jennings holdout. These workouts serve to provide practice depth due to multiple injuries and contractual disputes, but also suggest the team might look to replace or supplement Jennings if the stalemate continues. Jennings, who had a breakout season last year with career highs in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, remains the team's top receiver, making the ongoing contract issues particularly significant. The 49ers' approach contrasts with their earlier efforts to quickly secure other key players like George Kittle, Fred Warner, and Brock Purdy to avoid distractions during camp. Analysts argue the 49ers should either meet Jennings' demands or trade him now and pursue established receivers in free agency to prevent another contentious training camp scenario.