What happened: Chris Simms explained that Jauan Jennings is still a free agent because he priced himself out of a deal with the 49ers, despite fitting their system perfectly and earning praise from Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers viewed him as a good player but pivoted to signing Mike Evans instead. Jennings reportedly sees himself as a WR1 worth top money.
NFL·March 20, 2026 01:58 PM ET
Simms: 49ers Passed on Jennings Due to High Price Tag
Chris Simms' insight reveals why clutch receiver Jauan Jennings remains unsigned, signaling market realities for WRs that.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 201 min read
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