Brandon Aiyuk just received his new contract but suffered a torn MCL and ACL in October that's put his status in jeopardy to start the season. Deebo Samuel was traded to the Washington Commanders. Second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall is recovering from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him to start training camp.

This comes one year after the team dealt with Brandon Aiyuk’s dramatic “hold-in” while negotiating a contract extension in 2024, a hold out by defensive end Nick Bosa in 2023 and wide receiver Deebo Samuel in 2022. John Lynch’s comments related to Aiyuk’s status one year ago still are applicable today as the team attempts to meet Jennings demands.

Wide receiver Jauan Jennings has not yet formally requested a trade and the 49ers' expectation is that he will be in his usual spot when