49ers Weigh Pass Rusher, Jennings Trade Still Possible

With the Nov. 4 trade deadline approaching, Jauan Jennings has re-emerged as a trade curiosity and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says a deal “isn’t off the table” though it’s not considered likely. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he would be “very surprised” if Jennings is not with the 49ers for the rest of the year, but league calls about him are expected to continue. Jennings has struggled this season (18 catches for 212 yards and one TD) and has a very low 38.0 passer rating when targeted, with recent costly miscues amplifying trade talk. Offseason friction — including a holdout push for a long-term deal, an incentive-heavy extension (up to $10.5 million) and Jennings deleting his Instagram — has added fuel to the rumors. At the same time, San Francisco’s urgent need for front-seven help after season-ending injuries, notably to Nick Bosa, has the team scouting pass rushers such as Miami’s Jaelan Phillips. Those roster, depth and cap considerations complicate whether the 49ers would move Jennings before the deadline.