SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — General manager John Lynch said the San Francisco 49ers won't trade disgruntled receiver Jauan Jennings despite a request made earlier this summer.
“He asked for it and we’ve moved on,” Lynch said Wednesday. “We’re not doing that. We’re moving forward.”
While Lynch was definitive about keeping Jennings despite his desire for a new contract, there is still uncertainty about when Jennings will be able to play because of a calf injury.
Jennings has missed almost all of training camp and there is no timeline for when he will return.
“Jauan’s still working through his his calf issue, making progress,” Lynch said. “We’re kind of like everyone else, hopeful but not sure on Week 1."
Jennings is entering the final season of a two-year, $15.4 million contract and is s