49ers' Jennings Remains Unsigned, Evans Signing Highlights Team's Strategy

0:00On March 27, the San Francisco 49ers had a chance to extend wide receiver Jawan Jennings before the 2025 season kicked off. They passed on it because he was asking for a big payday somewhere around 15 million to 20 million dollars a year. Now Jennings remains a free agent with no deal in sight. That decision looks smarter every day. The free agent market has shown his value is way lower, probably not even hitting 10 million per season. Jennings have made offers, but nothing has stuck, leaving him on the board longer than expected. Fans and analysts see this as a huge win for the 49ers. It spared them another pricey receiver contract after lessons from deals with Debel Samuel and Brandon Ayuk. For Jennings though, free agency has been a tough reality check. Instead, the team pivoted to sign Mike Evans. He fills a similar physical role, but brings elite production at the price point Jennings once demanded. This move highlights how top teams stick to their valuation guns, letting the market

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