US EditionJauan Jennings returns to field for 49ers practice ahead of season opener
Jauan Jennings returned to practice after a calf injury and contract dispute, remaining under his $15.39 million deal while preparing for the season opener, team officials said.
- Jauan Jennings returned to practice Monday at Levi's Stadium after a five-week hiatus, signaling his readiness for the season opener on Sunday at Seattle.
- The absence stemmed from both a calf injury sustained on July 27 and a contract dispute, as Jennings had been seeking a new contract and requesting a raise or trade.
- Last season, Jennings posted 77 catches and six touchdowns, stepping up as the top receiver after Brandon Aiyuk's Week 5 knee injury.
- Jennings' return gives the 49ers receivers corps a much-needed boost amid injuries and suspensions, with the team set to issue a Wednesday injury report ahead of the Week 1 opener vs. Seattle Seahawks.
- Looking ahead, Jennings is entering the final season of the two-year deal signed in 2024, with no deal reached yet, The Athletic's Matt Barrows confirmed.
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Jauan Jennings returns to practice for 49ers, ready to start season after calf injury
San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings returns to practice for the first time in more than a month. Jennings had been sidelined with a calf injury since July 27.
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RENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks returned to the practice field at the VMAC on Monday following three days off, turning their attention fully to Sunday’s regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m.
49ers face uncertainty as Jauan Jennings returns amidst contract speculation and injury concerns
49ers Navigate Uncertainty with Jauan Jennings’ Return As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for the regular season, the return of wide receiver Jauan Jennings has sparked a mix of anticipation and concern. After a month-long absence due to a calf injury, Jennings is back on the practice field, but his presence raises questions that could affect the team’s dynamics. Injury and Contract Holdout Jennings’ time away from the team was not solely due to…
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