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Jennings chose Minnesota over potential 49ers return, report says

A proposed trade depended on a Zoom call with San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, according to Fox Sports.

By Liam Faleolo

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Minnesota receiver Jauan Jennings opted to remain with the Vikings despite an agreement that could have sent him back to San Francisco, Fox Sports reporter Jay Glazer reported.

According to Glazer, the Vikings and 49ers had agreed on a trade, but it required Jennings to join a Zoom call with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Jennings declined the call. Before joining Minnesota as a free agent, he had played exclusively for San Francisco.

The Vikings added receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad. Jennings recorded two receptions totaling 34 yards against the Colts, after managing two receptions totaling nine yards across his previous four games.

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