The San Francisco 49ers extended wide receiver Jauan Jennings' contract, rewarding him with a deal worth $10.5 million despite a modest 19-catch season. The new contract actually lowered Jennings' 2024 salary-cap hit from $4.9 million to $2.77 million, providing the 49ers with more short-term financial flexibility. Jennings received praise from teammate George Kittle for his performance and dedication.
Who are the most underappreciated players in the AFC? @GennaroFilice spotlights one individual on each of the conference's 16 teams, giving neglected standouts like Jaguars ballhawk Andre Cisco the love they deserve. https://t.co/QEhcD8C6Wa https://t.co/m45Bgb9SkR
#49ers WR Jauan Jennings was named one of the NFL’s most under-appreciated players by NFL media group (Tom Blair and Gennaro Filice). Jauan Jennings was the selection for the Niners and I agree 10000000% 💯🔥 #FTTB https://t.co/W09meX3wsH
A look at the NFL's most underappreciated players, with one from each of the 32 teams: https://t.co/Rbqs3r1Fkt
NFC's most underappreciated players (by @TomBlair426): Niners are stacked at WR, but can't overlook his recently re-signed talent https://t.co/2N9qHGwR8Z https://t.co/0uebUcvGwM
NFC's most underappreciated players (by @TomBlair42): Second-year back shouldn't be lost in Chicago mix https://t.co/2N9qHGxoYx https://t.co/j6oHapFCVK
Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFC? @TomBlair426 spotlights one individual on each of the conference's 16 teams, giving often overlooked standouts like the Cowboys' Brandin Cooks their due. https://t.co/2N9qHGxoYx https://t.co/pKFasLj4UC
"That's someone you want to reward." George Kittle showered Jauan Jennings with praise after the receiver signed his new 49ers contract https://t.co/amBwyJdZIO
Jauan Jennings' new contract: The 49ers actually lowered his 2024 salary-cap hit from $4.9m to $2.77m even while rewarding him with a deal worth $10.5m more than the tender amount. Here's how extending Jennings actually gave the SF more short-term financial flexibility:
AFC's most underappreciated players (by @GennaroFilice): It seems like a lot of people are forgetting about Josh Palmer https://t.co/ng3IsoKUvt https://t.co/li1mcbXhvU
NFL's most underappreciated players: Jaguars' Andre Cisco, Browns' Martin Emerson Jr. among @GennaroFilice's AFC picks https://t.co/QEhcD8C6Wa https://t.co/ASqJYWsCIq
Why did the #49ers give Jauan Jennings $10.5 million after a 19-catch season? https://t.co/E0G8dGJ7oV https://t.co/0W4ApyOPDc