WR · MIN · 28 yrs · exp 6 · Tennessee
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The Minnesota Vikings are in a period of anticipation before OTAs and minicamp, with significant cap space available. Key potential moves include extending O'Neill, signing a veteran EDGE rusher, and potentially re-signing Moreau. The quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray is a major storyline, with Justin Jefferson eager to see how it plays out
The NFL's international game expansion is highlighted with the San Francisco 49ers scheduled to play games in both Melbourne, Australia, and Mexico City. This decision is criticized for the excessive travel and impact on traditional scheduling, with the 49ers facing both the Rams and the Vikings in international matchups
The San Francisco 49ers selected eight players in the 2026 NFL Draft, using a couple of trades to move down the board and take their guys in a unique draft class without much depth. The 49ers entered the draft holding only six selections, but moved back in the first and second rounds to acquire more capital for the 2026 draft and for 2027. The headliner was wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who was taken at No. 33 after San Francisco went back from No. 27 to No. 30 and then No. 33. The Stribling pick was seen as one of the more polarizing ones for the 49ers in the draft, with many pushing back on it as a perceived reach, given that he was seen as a consensus late second-round pick. But, head coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers staff were quite high on the Ole Miss product, who seems to be a quality fit in the offense with his size, play style, and athletic profile. Behind him, San Francisco took Texas Tech edge rusher Romello Height, Indiana running back Kaelon Black, Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton, Washington offensive lineman Carver Willis, Washington cornerback Ephesians Prysock , Louisiana linebacker Jaden Dugger, and Kansas offensive lineman Enrique Cruz. Could any of them realistically start for the 49ers in 2026? Stribling’s case is interesting because he feels like a pick for the future with San Francisco having Mike Evans , Ricky Pearsall , and Christian Kirk in the fold currently. The 49ers had a similar selection with Ricky Pearsall in 2024 when they still had Brandon Aiyuk , Deebo Samuel , and Jauan Jennings on the roster, but injuries prompted Pearsall to start four games as a rookie before starting in nine last season. Stribling feels better suited to take on the Mike Evans role in the future, but he could also earn some slot reps alongside Christian Kirk. At the moment, he feels like San Francisco’s No. 4 or No. 5 receiver heading into the season. San Francisco’s second pick, edge rusher Romello Height, is more of a situational pass-rusher with his current speed and size. The 49ers have Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams on the edge, so Height likely won’t start any games in 2025. But he could fill the Bryce Huff role as a speedy pass rusher who could impact passing downs in a situational setting. Kaelon Black, the 49ers’ polarizing third-round pick, likely won’t start either, as he slots behind Christian McCaffrey in the backfield. The better question, however, is if he’ll push Jordan James and/or Isaac Guerendo for the No. 2 running back role. Carver Willis probably has the best shot of any rookie to start for the 49ers, given the vacancy at left guard. The 49ers should have an open competition there, with free agent signees Brett Toth and Robert Jones fighting with 2025 seventh-round pick Connor Colby for the starting spot. Willis could figure in that mix, and several have projected him in that role. But he’s also harder to project as a tackle converting to guard ahead of his first NFL season. Gracen Halton was universally lauded as a player drafted later than where the consensus had him, but he’s also likely to compete for a situational role at defensive tackle behind Osa Odighizuwa , Alfred Collins , C.J. West, Kalia Davis , and others as a rookie. As for San Francisco’s other Day 3 picks, none of them look like immediate plug-and-play starters, but Prysock and Dugger could earn early snaps on special teams with their athletic profiles. The 49ers will need rookies and younger players to contribute as they look to compete for a championship again in 2026. So we’ll see who emerges from the group, but the 49ers were looking fairly complete before the draft, so there aren’t many starting spots available for rookies this offseason
Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling is being considered for a slot receiver role, drawing comparisons to Jauan Jennings for his blocking and short-passing game contributions. While not as physically imposing as Jennings, Stribling offers more speed and big-play potential. He is expected to be the WR3 behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall, and while not a redraft fantasy option in 2026, he presents a long-term dynasty prospect with desirable intangibles
Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers' 31st overall draft pick in 2024, has been an injury-plagued disappointment through his first two seasons, recording 67 receptions for 928 yards and three touchdowns in 20 games. Despite playing in only nine games in 2025 with 36 receptions for 528 yards and no touchdowns, the 49ers still appear to view him as part of their long-term plans. However, the team's significant offseason additions at wide receiver, including Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, along with the drafting of De'Zhaun Stribling, suggest uncertainty about Pearsall's reliability. Pearsall, currently ranked as the No. 47 dynasty WR by RotoBaller, is considered a risk/reward buy-low candidate, especially as he is expected to be fully healthy this summer
T.J. Hockenson's bounce-back chances are stifled by the Vikings' improved pass-catching depth
Jauan Jennings' signing may impact Jordan Addison's role in Minnesota Vikings receiver room
Free agent WR Jauan Jennings reportedly left his visit with the Vikings without a deal, but talks are ongoing. Minnesota is reportedly interested in a one-year deal with Jennings. This will remain a situation to monitor in the coming weeks as he remains one of the top wide receivers available
Free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday night and Wednesday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 49ers moved on from Jennings after not finding common ground for a long-term extension. The 28-year-old's market has been ice-cold this offseason after he caught 55 passes for 643 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns in 15 regular-season starts in his fifth year in the NFL. Jennings has 15 touchdown receptions in the last two years and also set career-highs in catches (77) and receiving yards (975) in 15 games for the 49ers in 2024. The former seventh-rounder's high-point mark easily could have been the 2024 season. His production soared the last two seasons, with both Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Ricky Pearsall missing extended time with injuries in the Bay Area. If Jennings were to land in Minnesota, his fantasy ceiling would be much lower behind both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison
Jauan Jennings will visit the Minnesota Vikings both Tuesday night and Wednesday. Jennings has finally started to make some rounds after staying out of the first few waves of free agency and the draft. He will now get to see what teams will most want or need his services now that things have largely settled. Minnesota doesn't have much depth behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, so Jennings could be a nice option for the team. For fantasy, however, it's not very appealing being the WR3 behind those two names
Jennings is visiting with the Vikings on Tuesday and Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Now that the NFL Draft has passed, signings no longer count toward the compensatory formula for next year's Draft, which should lead to a flurry of activity around the league and its remaining free agents. Jennings hasn't drawn a known whiff of interest in his time on the market over the last month-plus, but this could help jumpstart his free agency. The 28-year-old had a productive five seasons in San Francisco, amassing 210 catches for 2,581 yards and 22 touchdowns as a trusted third-down and red-zone weapon for Brock Purdy in recent seasons. He'd be a terrific fit in Minnesota between Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison
Across 15 games with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, wide receiver Jauan Jennings hauled in 55 receptions for 643 yards and nine touchdowns on 90 targets. With 49ers wideouts Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall both missing significant time, Jennings spent most of the year as San Francisco's WR1. However, despite his solid production, Jennings currently remains an unrestricted free agent. While there are surely a number of teams interested in securing his services, recent reports indicate a league consensus that Jennings is holding out for more money than he is worth. The 49ers signed veteran wideouts Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency and used a second-round pick in the 2026 Draft on Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, which could be an indication that the team no longer considers Jennings a part of its plans. With his future currently in limbo, Jennings' dynasty value is slowly starting to fade as he enters his age-29 season
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