Ex-49ers WR Jauan Jennings agrees to free-agent deal with Vikings
nytimes.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Veteran wide receiver Jauan Jennings signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, with a base salary of $8 million and potential incentives raising it to $13 million.
- Jennings, previously with the San Francisco 49ers since 2020, is known for his blocking ability and had career highs in catches and touchdowns in recent seasons.
- Despite a less impactful 2025 season, Jennings remains a valuable red zone threat, tying for third most touchdowns in the league that year.
- The Vikings signed Jennings to bolster their receiver depth behind stars Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, adding a veteran presence and a strong blocking receiver.
- Jennings’ physicality and versatility in run-blocking and tight sets address a need for a more rugged, do-everything receiver in Minnesota’s offense.
