Jauan Jennings signs with the Minnesota Vikings

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Jauan Jennings has signed a one-year deal worth up to $13 million with the Minnesota Vikings after a successful stint with the San Francisco 49ers. He is expected to catch passes from Kyler Murray and play alongside Justin Jefferson.

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Jauan Jennings signs with the Minnesota Vikings
Contract worth up to $13 million for one year
Formerly played for the San Francisco 49ers
Best season in 2024 with 77 catches for 975 yards
Will play alongside Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Tennessee receiver Jauan Jennings is headed north this season, set to play for the Minnesota Vikings after a lengthy stay on the free agent open market. The former San Fransisco 49er now lands with another contender, set to catch passes from Kyler Murray while playing alongside of Justin Jefferson. Jennings has done just about exactly what you would expect since entering the league. He was never going to light it up with stats, but he’s made key play after key play for the 49ers over the past several seasons. The former seventh round pick had his best season in 2024, catching 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns. Jennings went on to score nine times this past season, operating as a primary target for Brock Purdy and as San Fransisco dealt with several injuries. The former high school quarterback has made his mark in the NFL postseason as well, completing passes on trick plays for a couple of passing touchdowns. Fact — Jennings has the most postseason touchdown passes by a non-quarterback since the NFL merger. Jennings, a beloved figured in Knoxville, gets a one-year deal worth up to $13 million in Minnesota. Playing in one of the worst offensive eras at , Jennings fought his way to a near 1,000 yard season in 2019. The 6-3, 212 pound receiver caught eight touchdowns in that final year, pushing his way to being drafted. He also really, *really* hates Vanderbilt, which we all can always appreciate.

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What is the value of Jauan Jennings' contract with the Minnesota Vikings?

Jauan Jennings signed a one-year deal worth up to $13 million with the Minnesota Vikings.

How did Jauan Jennings perform during his time with the San Francisco 49ers?

During his time with the 49ers, Jennings had his best season in 2024, catching 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns.

Who will Jauan Jennings be playing alongside on the Minnesota Vikings?

Jauan Jennings will be playing alongside Justin Jefferson and catching passes from Kyler Murray on the Minnesota Vikings.

Jauan Jennings signs with the Minnesota Vikings

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