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49ers, Panthers Players Exchange Messages Over ‘Childish Behavior’

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Antonio G Losada | Last updated Nov 25, 2025 10:43 AM ET

Jauan Jennings and Tre’von Moehrig are both awaiting potential discipline from the NFL following a tense postgame incident after Monday night’s 20–9 win by the San Francisco 49ers over the Carolina Panthers.

The altercation occurred during postgame handshakes, when the 49ers' Jennings approached the Panthers' Moehrig and delivered a pair of open-handed swipes to Carolina's safety as Jennings was quickly pulled away.

Footage from the game emerged later, showing Moehrig appearing to hit Jennings below the belt after a play. The act was not flagged when it happened, but it seemingly triggered the retaliation.

Jauan Jennings on his scuffle with Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig

“The TV is gonna tell you what happened. To me, I was just responding to some childish behavior.”

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— Coach Yac (@Coach_Yac) November 25, 2025

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan referred to that unsportsmanlike action as a “cheap shot.”

“The guy took a cheap shot and hit him in the balls,” Shanahan said. “I was real proud of Jauan for not losing his mind out there and getting to the sideline.”

Jennings didn’t hold back when explaining his delayed, post-game reaction to that Moerigh action.

"Man, TV (is) going to tell you what happened, man," Jennings said. "I was just responding to, to me, some childish behavior. That's all it was."

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) looks on during warmups.Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Moehrig gave his version after the game, stating there was more buildup than the cameras showed.

“It just manifested,” Moehrig said. “He wanted to do some stuff after the play, talking crazy, so that’s all there is to it.”

Moehrig also acknowledged there’s no personal history between them leading to this altercation.

Tre’von Moehrig said Jauan Jennings was “talking crazy” pic.twitter.com/o1V6Be7wWu
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) November 25, 2025

The NFL is reviewing the incident and will announce any fines or punishments by Saturday. The league considers postgame misconduct a violation that could carry a $14,491 fine.

Jennings has previously been fined twice for separate on-field incidents, including $11,817 for unsportsmanlike conduct last season.

The 49ers improved to 8–4 and will host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Panthers, meanwhile, dropped to 6-6 and will play the Los Angeles Rams next, with both kickoffs set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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