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Jauan Jennings turns down trade to 49ers and chooses to stay with Vikings
The Vikings and 49ers had a trade framework for receiver Jauan Jennings that would have sent him from Minnesota back to San Francisco.
The move depended on Jennings speaking with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch and agreeing to return.
Jennings declined and chose to stay in Minnesota, saying he believes in the Vikings’ direction.
He played his first five NFL seasons with San Francisco before signing a one-year deal with Minnesota this offseason.
He has caught four passes for 43 yards in five games with the Vikings, while San Francisco has dealt with injuries among its receivers.
Jennings had been a trusted target for the 49ers, including strong receiving seasons in 2024 and 2025.
The Vikings say they see him as a key player going forward, while the 49ers may continue looking for receiver help.
The Vikings and 49ers had worked out a trade that would have sent wide receiver Jauan Jennings to San Francisco.
Jennings declined to confirm he wanted to return and chose to stay in Minnesota.
The proposed trade depended on Jennings speaking with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.
Jennings had four catches for 43 yards in five games for Minnesota, according to Fox Sports, CBS Sports and ESPN.
ESPN reported that Jennings believes in the Vikings’ direction and that the team sees him as a potential key player.
- Who
- Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings, the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers.
- What
- Jennings declined a proposed trade to the 49ers and chose to stay with the Vikings.
- When
- November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Minnesota; the proposed trade would have sent Jennings to San Francisco.
- Why
- Jennings said he wanted to stay in Minnesota. ESPN reported that he believes in the team’s direction.
Jauan Jennings
San Francisco 49ers
Trade decision
Jauan Jennings
He declined to confirm that he wanted to return to San Francisco and chose to stay with Minnesota.
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers pursued a trade for Jennings, with the deal contingent on his agreeing to return.
Jennings signed a one-year deal with the Vikings worth up to $13 million.
The Vikings and 49ers had a trade worked out, contingent on Jennings agreeing to return to San Francisco.
Jennings declined the proposed move and chose to stay in Minnesota.
- Proposed trade
- Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings to the San Francisco 49ers
- Trade condition
- A call with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch
- Vikings contract
- One year, worth up to $13 million
- Minnesota stats
- 4 catches for 43 yards in 5 games
4 sources
Report: Vikings, 49ers had trade in place for WR Jauan Jennings, but Jennings wanted to stay
Jauan Jennings Rejects 49ers Reunion, Turning Down Trade To Stay With Vikings
Jauan Jennings declined trade to return to 49ers after Vikings had framework set, per report
Source: Jennings voiced desire to stay with Vikings amid 49ers trade talks
What people are saying
It was contingent upon him hopping on a FaceTime call with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch and saying, ‘Yeah, I want to come back,’ but he didn’t.
He said, ‘Actually, no, I want to stay here in Minnesota,’
He likes what is going on in Minnesota.