Vikings, Jauan Jennings agree to 1-year deal worth up to $13M

minnesota vikings Agreed to terms with free agent receiver john jennings The team was awarded a reliable No. 3 receiver on a one-year deal on Thursday Justin Jefferson And jordan addison.

Agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the deal is worth up to $13 million.

Jennings replaces jalen nailerWho signed a three-year, $35 million deal with las vegas raiders in March. Adam Thielen, acquired for emergency receiver depth last summer, was released in December and then retired after the season.

Vikings have promising second-year receiver Tai FeltonThird-round draft pick in 2025. But Felton played only 46 offensive snaps as a rookie and coach Kevin O’Connell Wanted more proven depth at this position.

After a hamstring injury and contract standoff kept Jennings out of most of training camp, he returned. san francisco 49ers last season with some additional incentives for the final year of his deal.

The 28-year-old Jennings battled rib, ankle and shoulder problems for a portion of the season, but still led the 49ers in receiving touchdowns (nine) with 55 receptions for 643 yards.

The 2025 production followed a career year in 2024, when Jennings had 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns. His attempts to turn it into a big money expansion never succeeded.

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

ESPN’s Nick Wagner contributed to this report.