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Vikings Snag Jennings: $13M Deal for Depth
8 May
Summary
- Vikings add Jauan Jennings on a one-year, up to $13 million deal.
- Jennings provides crucial depth behind Jefferson and Addison.
- He led the 49ers in receiving touchdowns last season.
The Minnesota Vikings have reached an agreement with free agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings. The one-year contract could be worth up to $13 million, providing the team with a much-needed reliable third option behind stars Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
Jennings, 28, replaces Jalen Nailor, who departed earlier in the offseason. His addition brings proven talent to the Vikings' receiving room. In the 2025 season, Jennings overcame injuries to lead the San Francisco 49ers in receiving touchdowns with nine, alongside 55 receptions for 643 yards.
This signing comes after Jennings' career year in 2024, where he recorded 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns. Despite his previous production, a long-term contract extension with the 49ers did not materialize. He was originally a seventh-round draft pick in 2020.
Coach Kevin O'Connell sought more experienced depth at receiver, particularly after the limited rookie snaps of Tai Felton. Jennings' history as a physical blocker and his tendency to agitate opponents adds another dimension to his game.
