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49ers WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Jennings' injury reportedly isn't serious, but he's not a lock to play vs. the Saints this weekend. Even if he does, he'd be a shaky fantasy starter between the shoulder injury and expected absence of QB Brock Purdy.

49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) is a "long shot" to play vs. the Saints this weekend, HC Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday. Shanahan added that Purdy could be looking at a multi-week absence. SI's Grant Cohn hears that the team is expecting Purdy to miss two games. His absence will leave QB Mac Jones under center.

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms NFL Network's earlier report that 49ers WR Jauan Jennings' shoulder injury is not serious. Scans on the shoulder "came back clean," according to Schefter. "Jennings now will be considered day to day, and has a chance to play Sunday at New Orleans." It's good news for Jennings, who the 49ers desperately need after losing TE George Kittle for at least the next four games. We'll track Jennings' practice participation this week. If he can't play vs. the Saints on Sunday, San Francisco would be down to WRs Kendrick Bourne, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Jordan Watkins, and Russell Gage behind Ricky Pearsall.

The 49ers placed TE George Kittle on Injured Reserve. Kittle will miss a minimum of 4 games.

"At this point, it does not appear Jauan Jennings' shoulder injury is serious," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Tuesday. That's the extent of the information we have on Jennings' left shoulder at this point. It sounds like he'll dodge a long-term absence, but his availability for this weekend's game vs. the Saints remains uncertain. We'll see if he's out there for Wednesday's practice, but fantasy owners need to have an alternative option lined up for Week 2.

WR Ricky Pearsall tallied 108 yards on four catches in Sunday's win over the Seahawks. A 45-yard, fourth-quarter play gave that receiving line a big boost, but Pearsall easily led his WR corps in playing time, usage, and production. His seven targets trailed only Christian McCaffrey (10). Pearsall's 84% snap share led his nearest WR teammate by nearly 20 percentage points. He ran a route on 89.7% of Brock Purdy dropbacks as one of just three 49ers to eclipse 20 routes. Jauan Jennings checked in second among that group and caught two of his five targets before leaving with a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter.

49ers WR Jauan Jennings suffered a left shoulder injury in the second half of Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks. He was wincing while catching passes on the sideline, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. Jennings is officially questionable to return. Stay tuned for an update.

49ers WR Jauan Jennings (calf) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s opener vs. the Seahawks. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday. Jennings comes with elevated risk after missing basically all of August, but he’ll make sense for some fantasy teams as a WR3 or flex. Jennings figures to be leaned on more heavily if RB Christian McCaffrey can’t play on Sunday.

The 49ers have agreed to a contract amendment with WR Jauan Jennings that will add $3 million in playing time based incentives, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. That doesn't seem like much, but Schefter reports that Jennings "turned down a multi-year deal to do a one-year deal and bet on himself."

49ers WR Jauan Jennings (calf) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He was sidelined for all of August with some combination of calf and contract issues, but he appears to trending toward playing against the Seahawks this weekend. We'll see how Jennings' progresses over the next few days before determining how viable he'd be in Week 1 fantasy lineups.

The 49ers ran a "bonus" practice Monday morning, and that included WR Jauan Jennings for the first time since late July, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. Jennings had been out with a calf injury, while also seeking a new contract.

The San Francisco 49ers have placed WR Brandon Aiyuk on the PUP list, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He’ll miss at least the four weeks of the season.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan gave a cautiously optimistic answer when asked Saturday whether WR Jauan Jennings will be ready for Week 1. "I expect him to be back, he should be back from it. But you never know with a calf," Shanahan said.

Former Kansas City WR Skyy Moore has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

49ers’ WR Demarcus Robinson has been suspended three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Niners HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that all the team's "ACL guys" -- in the words of The Athletic's Matt Barrows -- are on track to return around Week 6. That includes WR Brandon Aiyuk, of course.

49ers GM John Lynch stated that he "doesn't think" WR Brandon Aiyuk will be cleared for Week 1. Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL last October in Week 7. Week 1 will mark a little over 10 months since sustaining the injury. There has been no official timeline laid out by the team for Aiyuk's return.

Per beat writer Matt Barrows, 49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins is "in position to be the 49ers’ No. 3 or 4 wide receiver and perhaps serve as the team’s primary punt returner.” Teammates have reportedly praised his "maturity and mental sharpness." There’s some appeal here in the deepest of fantasy leagues, especially with San Francisco banged up at WR. Brandon Aiyuk remains without a timetable to return, while Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings have dealt with summer injuries. Ultimately, Watkins is best viewed as a dynasty stash.

According to 49ers insider Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, WR Jauan Jennings missed a third consecutive day of practice on Thursday. 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Jennings aggravated an offseason calf strain and there is no clear timetable for his return.

According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, the 49ers are still unsure when WR Brandon Aiyuk will return. Aiyuk suffered a multi-ligament knee injury back in Week 7 of the 2024 campaign. With WR Deebo Samuel now in Washington, there are plenty of targets available in San Francisco.