Such a move would force the 49ers to face Jennings at least twice per season, and potentially more if both teams meet again in the postseason. Jennings' physical play style has made him a fan-favorite, and the possibility of him joining a division rival would be difficult for many to accept.
"This signing would achieve a couple of goals for the Seahawks," Schatz wrote. "It would give them a receiver to replace Rashid Shaheed if he leaves in free agency. Furthermore, Jennings is a strong run blocker, and the Seahawks still want to be a run-first offense.
"New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is familiar with Jennings from his time in San Francisco, and adding Jennings would bring the benefit of taking away from an important division rival. Jennings had nine touchdowns last season but was even better in 2024, when he ranked 12th in ESPN's receiver scores."
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Losing Jennings would be a significant blow to the 49ers' wide receiver depth. The team is already expected to move on from Brandon Aiyuk, and Jennings is one of several San Francisco receivers scheduled to become free agents, along with Kendrick Bourne and Skyy Moore.
General manager John Lynch confirmed this week that the 49ers remain in contact with Jennings regarding a possible return for the 2026 season, though his market value could complicate negotiations.
"Jauan's a free agent, and we've been in good contact with Jauan," Lynch said. "We'll see where that goes."
Despite playing through multiple injuries during the 2025 season, Jennings recorded 55 receptions for 643 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns, strengthening his case as a valuable free agent this offseason.
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