Home » Sports » NFL

Kyle Shanahan refutes Jay Glazer’s Jauan Jennings report, confirms 49ers FaceTime

DeForest Buckner isn't the only former player the 49ers have tried to bring back in the fold ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

By Evan Webeck · NY Post

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:43 PM

Key Things to Know

Kyle Shanahan confirmed speaking via FaceTime with Jauan Jennings, refuting Jay Glazer's report that the receiver declined contact.
The 49ers attempted to trade for Jennings, but the wideout preferred to stay with the Minnesota Vikings.
Shanahan effectively dismissed any possibility of reinstated wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk returning to play for San Francisco.

The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan refuted reports that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings refused a FaceTime call with team leadership. While confirming the 49ers attempted to trade for their former receiver, Shanahan clarified that Jennings did FaceTime with him directly, but the wideout ultimately chose to remain in Minnesota.

Shanahan stated there is no bad blood and that the Vikings were initially open to a deal before Jennings expressed his desire to stay. The 49ers are continuing to search for reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline, while Shanahan virtually ruled out a return for Brandon Aiyuk.

Read the full article on NY Post

Kyle Shanahan refutes Jay Glazer’s Jauan Jennings report, confirms 49ers FaceTime

More NFL News

Never Miss a Sports Update