Jauan Jennings opts to remain with Vikings despite 49ers trade offer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly had a trade agreement in place to reacquire Jauan Jennings from the Minnesota Vikings. However, Jennings chose not to complete the trade during a FaceTime call with 49ers officials, expressing his desire to stay in Minnesota. Jennings has played five games this season with the Vikings, recording four catches for 43 yards. His connection to the 49ers and the team's need for receiving help had generated speculation about a possible move. With the NFL trade deadline approaching on November 10, the 49ers are actively exploring options to bolster their wide receiver corps, while Jennings appears content with his current team.
- •49ers had a trade deal for Jauan Jennings from Vikings.
- •Jennings refused the trade to stay with Minnesota.
- •He has four receptions for 43 yards this season.
- •49ers looking for receiver help before trade deadline.
- •Injuries to key receivers complicate San Francisco's plans.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Vikings, 49ers had trade in place for WR Jauan Jennings, but Jennings wanted to stay
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers WR rejected trade back to team
"When the Vikings added receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad, it was believed to be a message to free-agent acquisition Jauan Jennings.
"The 49ers and Vikings reportedly had a trade in place, but Jennings said he wanted to remain in Minnesota.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 6:21 PMReport: Vikings, 49ers had trade in place for WR Jauan Jennings, but Jennings wanted to stay
When the Vikings added receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad, it was believed to be a message to free-agent acquisition Jauan Jennings.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 5:22 PMFormer 49ers WR rejected trade back to team
The 49ers and Vikings reportedly had a trade in place, but Jennings said he wanted to remain in Minnesota.
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