It may seem odd that the 49ers felt the need to extend a receiver who caught 19 passes in 2023, but Jauan Jennings is more than what the stats say about him. Here is why the 49ers extended him.
And no, it wasn't Brandon Aiyuk. There has been zero progress made on that end. The receiverto a two-year deal for $15.4 million with $10.5 million guaranteed.
It is an extension that came out of nowhere, especially since Jennings isn't a priority. He's the third best receiver on the roster and isn't much of a featured player. Jennings tallied 19 catches for 265 yards and one touchdown in 2023. Considering how much he received, that is kind of an overpay. However, Jennings' presence on the 49ers goes way beyond the stats. His impact as a blocker, his clutch ability to convert for first-downs, and his energy is why the 49ers extended Jennings. It was an easy deal for them to agree to with him because it wasn't that expensive on their salary cap.
Given all of those three factors that positively contribute to the 49ers, it was a no-brainer for them to extend him. And for Jennings, he certainly deserves that instead of playing onThat is why he never signed it. He was only locked in for the 2024 season and was going to get paid less than $5 million. Now, he gets a pay raise and another year added to his contract. The 49ers also benefit because they lowered Jennings' cap number this year too, so it all works out.
Jose Luis Sanchez III has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily for FanNation since 2019. He started off as the lead publisher for FanNation's All49ers, then switched positions to become the Deputy Editor in 2020. Sanchez writes, edits, and produces videos daily for All49ers. He also co-hosts a show on YouTube with All49ers lead publisher Grant Cohn weekly.
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