Jauan Jennings injury update: 49ers take key decision; WR depth chart upgraded

Jauan Jennings got a massive boost on Wednesday. The San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement on a deal that will add $3 million in play-time incentives

Published on: Sep 4, 2025, 08:13:41 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jauan Jennings got a massive boost on Wednesday. The San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement on a deal that will add $3 million in play-time incentives to the wide receiver’s contract, per his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Now, he will earn up to $10.5 million, instead of $7.5 million.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) talks with wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (5) (AP)

It is being reported that Jennings wanted to keep his path to free agency in 2026, unless the 49ers committed to a big number. However, it seems that the current contract decision depended on San Francisco's Brandon Aiyuk deal, which took a significant portion of their budget.

Jennings missed the preseason and most of the training camp after his July 27 calf injury. Only earlier this week, he participated in practice. The 28-year-old's availability would be a major boost for the 49ers, who have been dealing with plenty of injuries. Guard Dominick Puni (knee), defensive tackle Kalia Davis, receiver Russell Gage Jr (knee), and defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) - all have returned to practice.

Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is on the PUP list with a knee injury, and Jacob Cowing was placed on IR with a hamstring issue. Jordan Watkins sustained a high ankle sprain during the preseason.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday revealed that the 49ers' WR1 is expected to be available for their season opener vs the Seattle Seahawks.

“Having him back on the practice field Monday was awesome,” Shanahan said. “We love JJ, he is not there, he is greatly missed. The way he carries himself, the energy he plays with and how good of a player he is makes everyone very excited.”

“He looked good on Monday, getting back into it,” Shanahan added. “Having all that time off, we’ve gotta ease him in and stuff, so we’ll see how this week goes. That’s why he’ll be limited today, but he’s healthy enough to play football, and hopefully, that continues.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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