Seahawks Shouldn't Sleep on This WR Free Agent
Jauan Jennings, a reliable wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 2020 to 2025, is now a sought-after free agent drawing interest from multiple NFL teams. With limited high-quality free agents available, his value has increased, making him a strong candidate for the Seattle Seahawks. Pairing Jennings with his former teammate Sam Darnold could bolster Seattle's offense, especially as they seek a legitimate WR2 to complement Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- ▪Jauan Jennings played for the San Francisco 49ers from 2020 to 2025.
- ▪Jennings is drawing interest from several NFL teams, including the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.
- ▪Matt Okada suggests Jennings would be an excellent fit for the Seahawks as a WR2 and red-zone threat.
- ▪Jennings could sign for around $22 million per year, according to Spotrac's market estimate.
- ▪Jennings previously played with Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, which could aid on-field chemistry.
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By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Now that the 2026 NFL draft has come and gone, it's time to start looking at what available free agents are left and what value they could bring to various NFL teams.One free agent that no team should sleep on is Jauan Jennings. He was a stronghold for the San Francisco 49ers from 2020 to 2025, and now that he's a free agent, he's already getting interest from a bevy of NFL teams.It's that point in the offseason where there just aren't a lot of good free agents left, and that makes Jennings' stock that much higher.
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