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Jennings Chooses to Stay with Vikings After Trade Interest
Wide receiver turns down chance to return to San Francisco and commits to Minnesota's plans.
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Decision to Remain in Minnesota
Jauan Jennings made clear he preferred to continue with the Vikings after the 49ers explored a trade to bring him back. The Vikings included him in discussions about the potential deal, and he shared his support for the team's direction. The organization views him as an important contributor to the offense going forward.
Current Season and Contract
Through games leading into Sunday, Jennings recorded four receptions on eight targets for 43 yards. He joined Minnesota on a one-year contract worth up to 13 million dollars during the offseason.
Prior Production and Team Context
At age 29, Jennings posted nine receiving touchdowns along with 55 receptions for 643 yards in his final year with San Francisco despite dealing with rib, ankle and shoulder problems. The year before that he finished with 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns. He spent his first five seasons there after being selected in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. The 49ers have faced multiple wide receiver absences this season, including Ricky Pearsall on injured reserve with a knee issue along with De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson.
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