Kyle Shanahan recalls FaceTiming Jauan Jennings about trade

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • November 5, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

The San Francisco 49ers nearly reacquired wide receiver Jauan Jennings in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, but Jennings declined the move after a FaceTime conversation with coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch.
Shanahan confirmed the discussions were positive and that Jennings expressed contentment with his current situation in Minnesota, leading to the trade not materializing.
Despite previous contract negotiations and speculation, Shanahan emphasized there is no bad blood between Jennings and the 49ers, highlighting their good relationship.
The 49ers are currently dealing with injuries to key wide receivers, including Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Demarcus Robinson, and may explore other trade options or await returning players before the November 10 trade deadline.