NFL Analyst Suggests Falcons Sign Former 49ers WR

CBS Sports believes Jauan Jennings could be a key target for Atlanta in free agency.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:50pm

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The Atlanta Falcons still have some needs to address at wide receiver after releasing veterans Darnell Mooney and KhaDarel Hodge. CBS Sports analyst Garrett Podell believes the team should consider signing former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings as a free agent target.

Why it matters

The Falcons are looking to bolster their receiving corps behind top target Drake London, and Jennings could provide valuable experience and production to complement the team's other free agent signings, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus.

The details

Jennings, a former seventh-round pick, had a career-high 77 receptions for 975 yards in 2024 with the 49ers. While his production dipped in 2025 due to quarterback injuries, he still managed 643 yards and 9 touchdowns. The Falcons currently have around $14 million in cap space to work with in free agency.

  • Jennings had a career-high season in 2024.
  • Jennings' production declined in 2025 due to 49ers' quarterback injuries.

The players

Jauan Jennings

A former seventh-round pick who had a breakout season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2024, recording 77 receptions for 975 yards.

Drake London

The Atlanta Falcons' top wide receiver target, who the team will look to complement with additional free agent signings.

Jahan Dotson

A free agent wide receiver signed by the Falcons this offseason to help bolster their receiving corps.

Olamide Zaccheaus

Another free agent wide receiver signed by the Falcons this offseason to help replace the released veterans.

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What they’re saying

“Jennings could easily surpass both Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus to be WR2 for the Atlanta Falcons in 2026 behind only Drake London. Stefanski runs an offense that is similar in structure to what Kyle Shanahan runs in San Francisco: an outside zone rushing offense built to create easy looks on play-action. Jennings could acclimate quickly to Atlanta's playbook, and he could also emerge as a key target in an NFC South division that's up for grabs every season.”

— Garrett Podell, CBS Sports Analyst

What’s next

The Falcons will need to determine if Jennings is the right free agent target to complement their receiving corps, weighing his recent production and fit in their offense against their available salary cap space.

The takeaway

The Falcons are looking to add experienced depth at wide receiver to support their top target Drake London, and signing a player like Jauan Jennings, who has shown the ability to produce in a similar offensive system, could be an appealing option if the price is right.