San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reacts to defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's return via trade and clears up reports that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings denied a trade back to the team.

The San Francisco 49ers came close to acquiring Jauan Jennings from the Minnesota Vikings, with head coach Kyle Shanahan even getting on a FaceTime call with the receiver to discuss a potential return. However, Jennings told Shanahan he was happy in Minnesota, and the proposed trade fell through.

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, November 5th, 2026

Tensions boil over as former San Francisco stars signal lingering resentment, setting the stage for a high-stakes Week 11 grudge match against their old squad in Mexico.

Evaluating whether the Minnesota Vikings are better off moving on from wide receiver Jauan Jennings or if they should keep him on the roster.