San Francisco 49ers to Re-Sign Jauan Jennings with Pay Raise: Report

San Francisco 49ers bring back Jauan Jennings with a second-round tender, signaling his value as a key player in the team.

The San Francisco 49ers have made a significant move by tendering wide receiver Jauan Jennings at the second-round level. This means that any team interested in acquiring Jennings will have to pay a hefty price, a second-round draft pick, to do so. This move comes after weeks of speculation about Jennings' future with the organization.

Jennings is set to make $4.89 million on the tender for the 2024 season, a significant pay increase compared to his salary from the past two years. Despite playing a supporting role over the past three seasons, Jennings had a standout performance in the 2024 Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, catching four passes for 42 yards and a touchdown, as well as throwing a touchdown to RB Christian McCaffrey.

It remains to be seen whether this move signifies a larger shift in the 49ers' receiving corps, particularly with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. General manager John Lynch had previously mentioned the possibility of tendering Jennings, highlighting his importance to the team's offense.

While Jennings' role in Kyle Shanahan's offense may expand with this pay increase, it could also hinge on the future of Samuel or Aiyuk. The 49ers have sent a clear message that they value Jennings highly as their No. 3 receiver and are willing to invest in his continued presence on the team.