One of the more surprising free agency developments is the lack of interest in veteran receiver Jauan Jennings. The 28-year-old San Francisco 49ers wideout remains unsigned despite catching 132 receptions for 1,618 yards and 15 touchdowns over the past two seasons.

The 49ers aren’t bringing Jennings back, and it doesn’t seem like any team has real interest in signing the productive veteran receiver either. The reason, according to a report from The Athletic’s Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur, is that teams think Jennings’ asking price is too high.

Why does Jauan Jennings, the 49ers’ top wide receiver the past two seasons, remain a free agent? League officials in Phoenix all had the same answer: He’s asking for too much money.

“He’s outplayed his talent,” one head coach said.

This checks out, considering the contract negotiations Jennings and the 49ers had before the 2025 season ended. He requested a trade or a new contract in 2025, but the 49ers only brought him back on a deal with additional incentives. Spotrac projected a three-year, $67.84 million contract for Jennings this offseason that would pay around $22.61 million a year, but no such deal has materialized.

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The only true reports that have come out around Jennings are the 49ers’ disinterest in bringing him back and now this rumor about his contract demands. That doesn’t bode well for Jennings this offseason, especially as teams prepare for the 2026 draft where they can find cheaper and younger offensive talent.

Even if Jennings returns to San Francisco, there isn’t really a role for him in the offense. The 49ers added Mike Evans and Christian Kirk alongside Ricky Pearsall, and could add another receiver in the draft.

Jennings will likely be on a new team for this upcoming season, but which team that will be remains a mystery.