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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jauan Jennings landing spots: Raiders, Titans best fits if 49ers trade WR
Jauan Jennings is entering the final year of his two-year, $15.3 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers selected the 28-year-old wide receiver in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he is now seeking a second extension to remain in the Bay Area. Jennings reportedly wants a new contract or a trade, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. San Francisco has handed out contract extensions to its core veterans this offseason. Linebacker Fred Warner landed a three-year, $63 million contract extension including $56 million guaranteed. Meanwhile, tight end George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy also signed multi-year extensions this offseason. Kittle became the highest-paid tight end in the league with his deal. Will the veteran receiver become the next piece to secure an extension, or will he be traded? JALEN RAMSEY TRADE: Dolphins deal star CB to Steelers in blockbuster move Last offseason, Brandon Aiyuk faced a similar scenario with the team, which ultimately led to an extension in late August. Jennings' production was excellent last season when he stepped into a significant role with the offense riddled with injuries. He recorded career highs in receptions (77), yards (975) and touchdowns (6). He graded as Pro Football Focus' 18th wide receiver among 223 qualifiers. The 49ers traded Deebo Samuel this offseason and Aiyuk's return date from a knee injury is uncertain; the Niners would be very thin at the position if they opted to move Jennings. However, given his breakout season and playoff experience, several teams around the NFL could consider bringing the Tennessee product into the mix. Here's a look at the top landing spots if the 49ers decide to move Jennings. Las Vegas Raiders The Raiders are rebuilding after hiring Pete Carroll and trading for Geno Smith. It won't be easy to contend in the AFC West in 2025, but they could challenge for a playoff spot. Carroll has notoriously leaned on the ground game and Las Vegas is primed to do so after selecting Ashton Jeanty sixth overall. Kyle Shanahan has lauded Jennings' ability to block. Among receivers with at least 200 snaps on run plays in 2024, Jennings ranked No. 1 in blocking per Pro Football Focus. Tight end Brock Bowers is expected to lead the team in targets while Jakobi Meyers operates out of the slot. Las Vegas could excel by adding a perimeter receiver like Jennings to pair with second-round rookie Jack Bech. NFL 18 GAME SCHEDULE: Patrick Mahomes 'not a big fan' of potential expansion New York Jets There may not be another team looking to run the ball more than the Jets in 2025. New head coach Aaron Glenn, a defensive specialist, brought Tanner Engstrand with him from the Motor City to the Big Apple to serve as his offensive coordinator. They had a front row seat during their time in Detroit to watch the benefits of a dynamic run game. With Justin Fields under center, the offense could thrive with an outstanding run-blocking receiver like Jennings. The Jets have a couple of veterans on the roster in Allen Lazard and Josh Reynolds, but they could use a higher-ceiling player like Jennings to add upside to the room. Garrett Wilson is an elite receiver and can strengthen his impact with another weapon on the field. Tennessee Titans A homecoming? Cam Ward could use additional weapons on offense. The team lacks athletic playmakers outside of Calvin Ridley, who accounted for 49.2% of the Titans' air yards, the highest team share of any player in the NFL. Tennessee signed Tyler Lockett in free agency but he will turn 33 in September. It's also worth noting that new general manager Mike Borgonzi was not a part of the front office that traded for Ridley. That could lead Tennessee to search for another veteran upgrade as it looks to support Ward during his rookie season. Jennings played five college seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers and attended high school in Murfreesboro, which is roughly 35 miles from where the Titans play. Denver Broncos Sean Payton is always searching for ways to add wrinkles to his offense. Jennings can help create mismatches across the field by lining up in various formations alongside tight end Evan Engram and top wideout Courtland Sutton. Like Ridley in Tennessee, Sutton dominated the team's air yard share at 49%. Denver could use another trustworthy pass catcher. The Broncos also have one of the league's best gadget players in Marvin Mims Jr. but the receiver room is thin behind him. Denver is looking to make the next step and contend in the AFC playoff picture in 2025 with Bo Nix. The addition of Jennings would provide the team with another veteran with playoff experience. COWBOYS: QB Dak Prescott says he's fully recovered from hamstring surgery Cleveland Browns The Browns' offense has question marks all over it. There's a four-man quarterback competition heading into training camp between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Cleveland's second-round pick, running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on July 12. The receiver room consists of Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman and much-maligned Diontae Johnson. The lack of depth at receiver is concerning. Tillman flashed in four healthy games after Amari Cooper was traded but he missed the final six games of the season due to a concussion. Meanwhile, Johnson signed as a free agent after he bounced around between three teams in 2024. Whoever ends up under center could benefit from the services of Jennings in what appears to be an offense in need of playmakers.
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Trolls demand my marriage be ‘annulled' over wedding day surprise to the groom: ‘Diabolical'
This jitterbug cut a rug on her big day — now trolls want the groom to cut her loose. Demands for an immediate 'divorce' are flooding one brave bride's social media comments, after she shared footage of herself executing a 'cringy' choreographed jig for her new hubby during their reception. 'That time I performed a dance on my wedding day knowing my religious family would look down on it,' Alexis Jennings, a newlywed from Texas, wrote in the closed-captions of the controversial clip. Advertisement @alexojennings Debated doing this for so long that by the time I convinced myself to do it, I only had less than two months to learn the choreography. DO WHAT YOU WANT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY LADIES ❤️ my man loved it 🥰 To further explain, I purposefully wore this covered up outfit and played down the dance moves out of respect for said religious family. #fyp #wedding #weddingdance #melissamolinaro #weddingtiktok #viral @Melissa Molinaro for the inspo ❤️ ♬ original sound – Alexis Jennings 3 Alexis Jennings, a recent bride from Texas, is being virally torched for her ill-received wedding dance routine. teksomolika – The viral vid, which has scared up over 10 million TikTok views (and counting), showed the shameless sweetheart shaking a leg to Beyoncé's 2011 hit, 'End of Time,' while rocking a white sweatsuit and sneakers. Advertisement And although Jennings seemed to be having the time of her life, doing her best to groove for her groom who was seated in the middle of the dance floor, keyboard killjoys digitally pelted the bride with proverbial tomatoes in disapproval. 'What possessed [you] to do this?' questioned a concerned commenter, referring to Jennings' not-so-smooth moves. 'I sincerely can't explain how uncomfortable and awkward this would be if I was the groom,' wrote an equally underwhelmed onlooker. The shade was echoed by folks encouraging Jennings' husband to 'call off the wedding,' 'get divorced' and 'Google annulment facts.' 3 Internet trolls fiercely assumed that the groom was embarrassed by his new bride's questionable boogy. shchus – Advertisement 'In broad daylight is diabolical,' teased another naysayer. 'This physically hurt me,' another declared. 'Me at the psych ward distracting the guards so my friend can escape,' joked a meanie. 3 Social media savages urged Jennings' husband to get either a divorce or an annulment in response to her eye-popping performance. Scott Griessel – Advertisement The crushing critiques notwithstanding, an uncrushed Jennings — who captioned the post, 'my man loved [the dance]' — responded to haters, writing, 'Y'all roasting me is killing me. The mean comments are only telling me what I already know — you're not gonna hurt my feelings. It's all love.' And she's far from the only unabashed bride to slay a questionable boogie in celebration of tying the knot. To toast her holy matrimony, a Florida woman slipped into a thong and twerked for her lucky fella while their wedding guests watched in awe. And Breyanna, a Dallas-based bride, had to be wheeled out of her post-nuptial after party on a gurney after damaging her femur, tearing several ligaments, busting her shin and denting her knee during a freak accident on the dance floor. But the injuries didn't stop Breyanna from enjoying every second of the once-in-a-lifetime occasion. 'It's going to be [etched] in my heart and mind for the remainder of my days,' vowed bruised belle. 'Special day.'
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CNN Pundit Scorched For Condescending Dig About American Workers Not Wearing Ties
Conservative CNN pundit Scott Jennings made a dig about remote work and workplace attires, and it did not sit well with many online. During a Tuesday night segment of 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip,' the panelists each shared their — mainly lighthearted — takes on something they wish they could bring back from 'extinction.' Media personality and attorney Rachel Lindsay said she'd want to see an abundance of Blockbuster Video stores, while CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter said he'd want to resurrect the AOL Instant Messenger away message feature. Jennings, for his part, opted to target American workers who have office jobs. 'America, I'm going to hold your hand while I say this,' he said as he looked directly at the camera. 'We're going back to the office five days a week, and we're going to wear business attire. We're no longer dressing like hobos, and we're no longer going to act like every job is a part-time job.' 'Go back to work, put on a tie, stop whining, let's get back to business,' he added. 'Start with Elon Musk,' panelist Ana Navarro-Cárdenas shot back, referencing President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser who's typically seen wearing a T-shirt and a 'Make America Great Again' cap at meetings at the White House. Jennings' comments reflect some of the negative attitudes people have had about remote work since its rise in the U.S. after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump and Musk have recently mandated that federal employees return to the office, and some companies have either ended remote working options or have switched to a hybrid work policy after going fully remote in 2020. People on X, formerly Twitter, slammed Jennings for his remarks, with some saying he appeared to be centering male employees. 'I'm so sick of this notion that wearing a suit and being in a certain spot at certain times of the day is more of a priority than productivity and effectiveness in your job,' one X user wrote. 'Of course, it's always implied that work from home means 'don't do any work at all'. As if there aren't any mechanisms in place by employers to monitor if work is being done or not,' wrote another. One X user quipped, 'Who can afford ties now? While fully remote work may not, for several reasons, be suitable for every business or person, comments like Jennings' amplify negative stereotypes about people who work from home. But some research has linked remote work with increased overall productivity, while a 2023 Pew Research study found that a majority of people who can do their jobs remotely said that working from home helped them get work done and meet deadlines. Remote work has also helped make the workforce more inclusive for many people with disabilities. Jennings' quip about people needing to wear a tie comes off as 'condescending,' said Hallie Kritsas, a licensed mental health counselor and therapist with Thriveworks. Kritsas, who specializes in self-esteem, workplace issues and anxiety, told HuffPost that 'insinuating that someone who doesn't dress in a suit and tie is dressed like a 'hobo,' could come across as minimizing and condescending to many, positioning them as less worthy or capable due to what they wear.' 'It also devalues those in the workforce that are in a field that doesn't have a uniform, but definitely doesn't lend itself to a suit and tie,' she said, adding that his remarks send 'a message to people who may not be able to afford business attire that they do not belong in the workplace.' Kritsas pointed out that wearing certain outfits 'might not be feasible for someone with a disability or sensory/touch issues.' She also referenced the fact that suits (which can be viewed as a symbol of status) and certain dress codes often carry higher price tags — and that that can be exclusionary to those who can't afford it. 'It also suggests that one's attire makes them better than those who cannot afford to wear the same things,' she said, which can make workers 'feel inadequate.' She continued, 'Creating anxiety for workers around the topic of dress can actually have the opposite effect on productivity than leaders might hope for when pushing these blanket rules.' CNN's Diehard Trump Fan Scott Jennings Makes Surprising Confession On Tariffs Scott Jennings' Temper ERUPTS At Former Biden Official In Scary Outburst 'Really?': CNN Host Hits Back At House Republican's Eyebrow-Raising Trump Claim
