49ers face uncertain WR depth amid injuries and Jennings standoff

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2025 season with significant uncertainty at wide receiver after a string of injuries, a looming suspension for a veteran pass catcher, and an unresolved contract dispute with one of their most productive receivers. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan each acknowledged the depth and durability concerns this week while the team continues to shuffle personnel to stabilize the room before Week 1.

Shanahan and Lynch provided blunt updates on multiple players. Brandon Aiyuk remains on the physically unable to perform list as he rehabs a torn ACL and MCL suffered last season. Jauan Jennings is sidelined with a calf injury and has not practiced since late July, though Shanahan said he expects Jennings to be available for the opener if the calf heals. Shanahan said, "If it does not heal, yes" he could miss Week 1, adding, "But I expect him to be back. I think he should be back from it, but you never know with calves." Lynch confirmed Jennings asked for a trade earlier in the offseason but said the club is not moving him and that the request is "ancient history." Lynch also summarized the dual nature of the situation, telling...