Sports · November 5, 2026
Kyle Shanahan confirms Jauan Jennings decided not to pursue trade back to 49ers
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Wednesday that the team attempted to re-acquire wide receiver Jauan Jennings from the Minnesota Vikings. According to Shanahan, while the Vikings were open to a deal and the teams had discussed the possibility, the trade did not materialize because Jennings expressed that he was happy in Minnesota and decided not to pursue the move back to San Francisco.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The 49ers attempted to trade for Jauan Jennings
- Kyle Shanahan spoke directly with Jennings about a potential return
- Jennings decided he did not want to leave the Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings were willing to trade Jennings back to the 49ers
Reported by only some outlets
- Jay Glazer of Fox Sports previously reported that a deal was already in place between the two teams
- Brandon Aiyuk is expected at the 49ers facility on Friday
- The 49ers recently completed a different reunion trade for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner
- Kyle Shanahan suggested there are 'no absolutes' regarding Brandon Aiyuk's future with the team
Confirmed
- The 49ers contacted the Vikings regarding a Jauan Jennings trade
- Kyle Shanahan and Jauan Jennings had a conversation about the trade
- Jennings remains with the Minnesota Vikings
Reported
- The 49ers and Vikings had a deal already in place before Jennings declined (Jay Glazer)
- Brandon Aiyuk is expected back in the 49ers building on Friday (New York Post)
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