Jauan Jennings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jauan Jennings Needs to Be Vikings' X-Factor vs. the Buccaneers (and Here's How That Happens)

The Minnesota Vikings' offense hasn't been able to reach its potential through the first two weeks of the NFL season. A major issue is the lack of production in passing, where the team is dead last in passing yards (294) and 31st in passing first downs.

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Minnesota Vikings Reveal Major Injury News on Key Playmaker

The Minnesota Vikings expect wide receiver Jauan Jennings back in the lineup Sunday when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving the offense two key pieces it lacked a week earlier.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 18

Final Vikings injury Report: Kyler Murray, Jauan Jennings ruled out

Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Vikings on Sunday in Chicago. On Friday, Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Kyler Murray, who suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Packers, will be held out of the Week 2 divisional battle.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 17

Previewing Vikings' Week 2 Clash vs. Bears

The Minnesota Vikings are sailing forward on their season-long voyage after a season-opening win over the Green Bay Packers. The winds of the 2026 season

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Walter Payton Man of the Year' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 14

Two former 49ers receivers have vastly different debuts with new teams

Two wide receivers who left the San Francisco 49ers in free agency during the offseason played their first games with their new teams in Week 1. Jauan Jennings joined the Minnesota Vikings after failing to garner the free-agent interest he anticipated, while Kendrick Bourne remained in the NFC West, signing with the Arizona Cardinals.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall enters pivotal season with future on the line

There is little doubt that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has the talent to become a dangerous weapon in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / June 29

Young 49ers WR turned heads with impressive OTA performance

The San Francisco 49ers overhauled their wide receiver room this offseason, adding Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling to help replace departed veterans Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, and Skyy Moore.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 20

NFL Contract Details: Simmons, Beckham, Watson, Jennings

Jeffery Simmons cashed in on a 2025 first-team All-Pro nod with a three-year, $105.8MM extension with the Titans. The $35.27MM-per-year deal shattered the defensive tackle market, which was previously topped by Chris Jones‘ $31.75MM AAV.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 1

June 1 Brings the Vikings a Chunk of Salary Cap Space: What's Next?

For much of May, after signing Jauan Jennings, the Vikings were pretty tightly up against the salary cap, with maybe 1 or 2 million dollars to spare. That changed on Monday, as the NFL's June 1 processing date provided Minnesota with a solid chunk of cap space.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 8

Why the 49ers won't receive a compensatory pick for Jauan Jennings

The San Francisco 49ers will not receive a compensatory pick for wide receiver Jauan Jennings after his reported one-year deal worth up to $13 million with the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 3 TD-catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch at least three touchdowns in a single contest can you name in five minutes?

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 2

The best free-agent fit for Jauan Jennings is in the AFC

Jennings was one of the biggest names entering free agency this offseason.

Russell Wilson may reject Jets via career-altering decision

Chiefs provide major Patrick Mahomes injury update

George Pickens' likely plan is a major win for the Cowboys

The 'Yearly yards-per-reception leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27

Dolphins Have Shown Interest In WR Jauan Jennings

Per Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, the Dolphins have shown interest in free agent WR Jauan Jennings since the start of free agency. The 49ers reportedly don’t plan to re-sign Jennings, who is one of the top receiving option left on the open market. Jennings, 28, was a four-year starter at Tennessee.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 10

There's one ideal landing spot for Jauan Jennings

Following two strong seasons, Jennings somewhat surprisingly continues to be a free agent.

Roger Goodell makes promise to Australia amid hype for 49ers, Rams game

The 'Non-QBs with a playoff TD pass' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 4

What Jauan Jennings will be Remembered for in his Time with the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have confirmed the writing on the wall for Jauan Jennings as he heads into free agency. John Lynch shut the door on re-signing Jennings, which makes sense given his reported contract valuation heading into free agency would have been far too high for the San Francisco 49ers, or anyone else in the league, to pay.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2

Jauan Jennings’ Asking Price Too High

On the heels of back-to-back productive seasons with the 49ers, expectations were that wide receiver Jauan Jennings would do well in free agency this year.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 27

Why Former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings is Still a Free Agent

Bringing back Jauan Jennings in free agency was never a real option for the San Francisco 49ers. They made that decision to let him walk before the 2025 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 22

Jauan Jennings saga might be down to two teams

Jennings may have priced himself out of multiple teams.

49ers have made a decision about Trent Williams

The 'Non-QBs with a playoff TD pass' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 18

49ers Not Expected To Re-Sign WR Jauan Jennings

Wide receiver Jauan Jennings was expected to draw multiple suitors in free agency after his first two seasons as a starting wideout for the 49ers. San Francisco engaged in contract talks with Jennings after the season, but the two sides could not agree on terms before he hit the open market.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 17

Top remaining NFL free agents and their likely landing spots

We break down some of the top remaining free agents, exploring why they're still available and predicting their most likely landing spots based on team needs, scheme compatibility and market dynamics.

Only one team makes sense for Jauan Jennings

49ers may keep Brandon Aiyuk for one reason

Nomadic QB Josh Johnson will be back in the NFL again in 2026

Darnell Mooney would be another strong addition for Giants' WR room

Dallas Goedert makes move that could help Eagles trade A.J. Brown

10 best NFL free-agent signings of the past 20 years