The San Francisco 49ers will be without Brock Purdy in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, but might be able to avoid another potentially devastating absence. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings returned from his injury absence on Friday, putting him on track to play on Sunday.

Jennings sat out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday , but returned for the team's final Week 2 session. The veteran wideout was seen running routes on the field by NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco, who called him a “slam dunk” to play against the Saints. Expand Tweet

After enduring an injury-riddled offseason, Jennings suffered a major blow in Week 1 . He started against the Seattle Seahawks, but left the game after posting just two catches for 16 yards. Ricky Pearsall and Christian McCaffrey picked up the slack, c

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