With just days remaining before the start of the new NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers received a key boost as Jauan Jennings returned to the field on Monday, giving the team much-needed momentum heading into Week 1. The wide receiver had missed more than a month of action due to a lingering calf injury that first appeared during spring workouts and resurfaced in training camp. His absence was further complicated by ongoing contract negotiations and a reported trade request, making his Labor Day return one of the most anticipated storylines for both the team and its fans.

Jennings had not practiced since early August after aggravating the calf again. General manager John Lynch had previously noted that calf injuries tend to linger, which made the extended absence understandable, t

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