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Jauan Jennings is set to hit the free agent market. Multiple experts expect him to land with the Tennessee Titans.
It’s no secret that the Tennessee Titans need to improve the wide receiver room, and national media outlets are predicting the same free agent solution. Two separate analysts from major sports publications expect the Titans to land San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings when free agency opens in March.
49ers’ Upcoming NFL Free Agent Star Jauan Jennings Predicted to Sign with Tennessee Titans
CBS Sports’ Zachary Pereles and Sports Illustrated’s Patrick Hurley both projected Jennings as a fit for Tennessee in their recent free agency predictions. The connection makes sense beyond just need, as new Titans’ head coach Robert Saleh shared a locker room with Jennings.
“Even if Robert Saleh did not directly coach Jennings, he has a long history of sharing a locker room with him and knows a lot of the things that other teams do not,” Hurley wrote in his SI.com piece. “The Titans have significant needs at wide receiver as well. It is hard to say who will start for them in Week 1 at this point. They need to sign someone.”
Pereles echoed the sentiment in his CBS prediction, noting that Saleh “would love to bring him along from San Francisco to Tennessee.” The CBS analyst also listed the Bills, 49ers, and Falcons as other potential suitors.
Jennings Brings Production, Reliability to Young Titans WR Room
Jennings, 28, is coming off back-to-back productive seasons in San Francisco. He broke out in 2024 with 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns after injuries created opportunities ahead of him on the depth chart. The 2025 season brought similar production with 55 receptions for 643 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns in 15 games.
The veteran receiver has earned a reputation as a reliable third-down target and red zone threat. Pereles described him as “a big, strong, reliable receiver who is especially effective on third downs” in his projection.
Jennings will become an unrestricted free agent in mid-March when the new league year begins. The 49ers are expected to take a passive approach to re-signing him, with contract projections ranging from $12 million to $22 million annually, depending on the market.
Titans’ Cam Ward Needs Weapons
Tennessee’s receiving corps needs immediate help heading into quarterback Cam Ward’s second season. Veteran Calvin Ridley suffered a broken fibula in Week 11 and could be released this offseason, saving the Titans approximately $13 million in cap space. Ridley managed just 17 catches for 303 yards in seven games before the injury ended his season.
The Titans currently feature rookie wide receivers Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike as their top options. Tennessee enters the offseason with over $100 million in cap space and the flexibility to be aggressive in free agency. Multiple analysts have identified wide receiver as the organization’s top offensive need.
Free Agency Timeline and Competition
Beyond the Titans, several teams will pursue the proven slot receiver. The Bills need weapons for Josh Allen, while the Falcons are looking to upgrade their passing attack. The 49ers could attempt to retain Jennings if the price remains reasonable, though recent reports suggest they won’t engage in a bidding war.
The Titans’ combination of cap space, clear need, and the Saleh connection positions them as legitimate contenders for Jennings’ services. Whether those factors prove enough to land the veteran receiver will be determined when free agency opens in approximately six weeks.
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