With wide receiver Jauan Jennings seeking a new contract or a trade ahead of training camp, the San Francisco 49ers face a familiar dilemma.
5 Teams That Should Trade for Jauan Jennings
After a breakout 2024 campaign (77 catches, 975 yards, 6 TDs), Jennings wants to be paid like a top receiver. While San Francisco would benefit from keeping him, several teams around the league could offer both the role and payday he’s seeking. Here are five ideal landing spots if the 49ers decide to move him.
1. Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are building a win-now roster and still lack a proven WR1. Jennings would be a perfect complement to Jakobi Meyers and could thrive under Chip Kelly’s creative offense. With $31.8 million in cap space and all of their 2026 picks, Vegas has the flexibility to send back a Day 2 pick and a young receiver like Tre Tucker. For a team looking to push past the AFC West logjam, Jennings could be the missing piece.
2. New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are protecting their young quarterback Drake Maye with offensive investments, but they still need receiving help. Stefon Diggs is recovering from injury, and their depth behind him is questionable. Jennings would step in as a top target and pair nicely with Diggs once healthy. With $60 million in cap space and a front office actively monitoring trade opportunities, New England could easily offer a deal involving Ja’Lynn Polk and a 2026 pick.
3. New York Jets
The New York Jets are desperate for more playmakers beyond Garrett Wilson. Jennings would immediately elevate a shallow receiving corps and give new quarterback Justin Fields another trustworthy option. His run-blocking skills also match what OC Tanner Engstrand values. The Jets can package Day 3 picks and a 2027 third to make the deal work, especially with Jennings’ reasonable projected market value around $10M per year.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are pushing all their chips in for Aaron Rodgers’ final NFL season. After acquiring DK Metcalf, adding Jennings would round out a formidable receiver duo. He brings toughness, Super Bowl experience, and affordability to a team still with over $24 million in cap space. A trade involving Calvin Austin III and a 2026 third-round pick could entice the 49ers if they decide to move on.
5. Tennessee Titans
Jennings returning to his home state with the Tennessee Titans would be a full-circle moment. The Titans are building around rookie QB Cam Ward and need to bolster a thin receiving corps behind Calvin Ridley. Jennings' physicality and versatility would fit perfectly in Tennessee’s scheme, and playing 35 miles from his high school in Murfreesboro could ignite the best football of his career.
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