Vikings, Jauan Jennings agrees to 1-year contract worth up to $13M

D Minnesota Vikings Agreed terms with free agent receiver Jawan Jennings A one-year deal worth up to $13 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.

The deal gives the Vikings a reliable No. 3 receiver Justin Jefferson And Jordan Addison.

Jennings replaced him Jalen Naylorwho signed a three-year contract worth $35 million Las Vegas Raiders Adam Thielen in March, acquired last summer for emergency depth, released in December and then retired after the season.

The Vikings have a promising second-year receiver or FeltonTheir list includes a third-round draft pick in 2025. But Felton played just 46 offensive snaps as a rookie and coach Kevin O’Connell Wanted more proven depth at the position.

After a hamstring injury and contract impasse kept Jennings out of most of training camp, he returned. San Francisco 49ers Last season with some added incentives for the last year of his contract.

Jennings, 28, then battled through rib, ankle and shoulder problems for part of the season but still managed to lead the 49ers in receiving touchdowns (nine) with 55 receptions for 643 yards.

That 2025 production was followed by a career year in 2024 when Jennings had 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns. His attempt to turn it into a big-money extension never materialized.

Known as a physical blocker who had a tendency to excite opponents, Jennings became emotional when asked about potentially leaving the 49ers after last season. Jennings was originally selected by the Niners in the seventh round (No. 217 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.

ESPN’s Nick Wagner contributed to this report.