The San Francisco 49ers’ ( relatively) drama-free offseason appears to be officially over. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings is expected to ask for a trade if he doesn’t get a new contract by the time that Niners training camp begins next Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter published Monday .

But if the San Francisco 49ers plan to be there, they're going to have to prove it with a youth moment this offseason, according to Jerry Rice. The Hall of Fame wideout is not optimistic about his former team's roster moves coming off last season's 6-11 struggles that followed a Super Bowl appearance the previous campaign.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is still seen as one of the top head coaches in the league despite down year in 2024.

Elliott started the majority of the season for the 49ers but posted zero sacks. He has just five sacks in five seasons, and entering Year 2 with San Francisco, the team is hoping that the youth can light a fire under him or push him into a depth spot.

“Jennings has approached the 49ers about his request, but little progress has been made, a source told ESPN. If a new deal is not reached by the time training camp starts next week, Jennings plans to request a trade to a team willing to pay him.”

The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2025 NFL season with big goals in mind. After not making the playoffs last season following a year that saw them make a run to the Super Bowl in 2023, the team is looking to prove that it is still a contender.

The San Francisco 49ers are facing new drama as of Monday morning. According to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, wide receiver Jauan Jennings wants a contract extension. If the 49ers are unwilling to give him that extension,