49ers top remaining free agent may have new home soon

TL;DR

Former 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings is likely leaving San Francisco, with the Miami Dolphins showing interest. However, the Dolphins currently lack the cap space to meet Jennings' contract demands.

Key points

Jauan Jennings likely won't return to the 49ers
Miami Dolphins interested in Jennings but lack cap space
Dolphins' cap space will increase to around $22 million after June 2
Jennings' estimated contract demand is around $22.61 million per year
Jennings had a career year in 2024 with 77 receptions for 975 yards

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The fate of former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has yet to be revealed this offseason. While we know Jennings likely won't return to the Bay Area after comments from general manager John Lynch and the drafting of De'Zhaun Stribling in the second round, Jennings has been a target of another team: The Miami Dolphins.

Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have been interested in Jennings since the start of free agency. However, the Dolphins "don’t have the money to meet his contractual wishes," and Miami general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan doesn't have plans to spend a lot of salary cap space until after June 1.

The Dolphins have just $1.8 million in cap space right now, but that number will increase to around $22 million after Bradley Chubb’s release is processed on June 2. They'll need to spend another $10 million to sign their draft class.

That doesn't leave a lot for a big Jennings contract, which has reportedly been the biggest sticking point in the receivers' market this offseason. It's unclear what exactly Jennings wants in a new deal, but market estimations put his impending contract at around $22.61 million a year. Jennings had a career year in 2024 with 77 receptions for 975 yards and six touchdowns, and he caught 55 receptions for 643 yards and nine touchdowns in 2025.

Jennings would easily be the Dolphins' No. 1 receiver in 2025 for , but that's only if he and the team can agree on a new deal. For now, he remains a free agent.

Q&A

What is Jauan Jennings' current contract situation with the 49ers?

Jauan Jennings is unlikely to return to the 49ers after the team drafted De'Zhaun Stribling and comments from general manager John Lynch.

How much cap space do the Miami Dolphins have for signing Jauan Jennings?

The Dolphins currently have $1.8 million in cap space, which will increase to around $22 million after June 2, but they still need to allocate funds for their draft class.

What are the estimated contract demands for Jauan Jennings?

Market estimations suggest Jennings is seeking a contract around $22.61 million per year, which is a significant sticking point in negotiations.