Jennings Meets Vikings, Could Land Deal Soon

0:00On April 28th, Juan Jennings remains a free agent after leaving the San Francisco 49ers and he's set to meet with the Minnesota Vikings this week. Reports from ESPN's Adam Schaefter say this could lead to a deal soon, marking the first real sign of interest turning serious for the veteran, receiver. The Miami Dolphins have shown some buzz around Jennings too, but their salary cap won't free up until early June. Vikings have about $16 million in cap space, though only $10.7 million effective after their rookies. Jennings was eyeing over $22 million a year, but teams seem hesitant on that price tag. Fans and analysts are hyped about his fit in Minnesota, where he'd slot as the number three receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Jennings balled out with 77 catches for 975 yards and 6 scores in 2024, then 55 grabs for 6. 143 yards and 9 touchdowns last year. The 49ers made it crystal clear they're done with him, signing Christian Kirk and Mike Evans while drafting Dijon Stribbling at Pick.

1:0433, they've rebuilt without Jennings, leaving him to hunt for that next spot. Keep an eye on those Vikings talks. They could lock him in quick and boost that receiving core before training camp heats up. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to NFL news today, AI powered football coverage.