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49ers fans must stop living in the past over recent flurry of trade rumours

While the 49ers are certainly exploring trades, the clamouring for ex-Niners as trade targets is getting excessive.

By John Porter · Niner Noise

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Writer John Porter argues 49ers fans should move past nostalgia and avoid trading for former players.
Porter dismisses rumors linking Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings back to San Francisco.
The writer believes Jennings' skill set overlaps with existing options like Mike Evans and George Kittle.

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Writing for Niner Noise, John Porter argues that San Francisco 49ers supporters need to abandon hopes of nostalgia-driven trades ahead of the deadline. Porter strongly pushes back against recent rumors linking former wide receiver Jauan Jennings, currently with the Minnesota Vikings, to a potential return to the franchise.

Porter contends that Jennings offers little to improve quarterback Brock Purdy's offense, noting his modest production of two catches for nine yards in Minnesota. Instead, Porter urges general manager John Lynch to target dynamic receivers who create separation against man coverage, specifically pointing to DeMario Douglas as a more sensible trade acquisition.

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