Jennings contract drama with the 49ers lingers as calf injuries sideline him at practice. An IR-start for four weeks has circulated as a leverage move to speed a new deal, while Shanahan insists there was no trade request and publicizing the dispute is being avoided. Week 1 remains up in the air, with internal pressure mounting on both sides to reach terms quickly.

Meanwhile Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Fred Warner have pushed for early, drama-free deals to stabilize the offense. If Jennings misses time, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel would shoulder a larger load, elevating the passing game’s volatility and testing San Francisco’s depth early in the season.