Jauan Jennings back at 49ers practice amid contract standoff

Jauan Jennings returned to 49ers practice on Monday, six days before San Francisco opens the regular season in Seattle, bringing a temporary end to a high‑profile standoff that combined a calf injury, a request for a new contract and, at one point, a trade demand. The wide receiver had not practiced since July 27 and had been publicly linked to a pursuit of a significantly larger deal as the 49ers prepared to face the Seahawks on Sept. 7.

General manager John Lynch confirmed last week that Jennings had asked to be traded but said the team refused the request. "He asked for it and we have moved on. We're not doing that, so we're moving forward," Lynch told reporters. Lynch also acknowledged both factors in Jennings' absence, saying, "Both things can be true. He wants a new contract, and he's got a hurt calf," a comment that team officials and commentators have cited repeatedly.

The size of Jennings' reported demand varies across accounts, but several outlets and league observers say he is seeking at least $20 million per year, with some pegging the ask higher to place him among the top 20 highest‑paid receivers in the NFL. Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard characterized...