It seemed a little too coincidental that, the same day Kendrick Bourne visited with the 49ers as a potential wide receiver signing, Jauan Jennings was back on the practice field following weeks on the sideline with a calf issue.

Jennings still does not have the contract he desires from the 49ers, but the signs suddenly appear good for him suiting up in Sunday’s Week 1 clash with the Seattle Seahawks.

And that is a significant boost for the 49ers’ hopes of vindicating their status as narrow favorites in Seattle, as Jennings’ skill set gives them a chance to tilt a key matchup in their favor.

The 49ers’ receiving corps is not where the team would ideally want to be, with the absence of Brandon Aiyuk, injuries to Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins, and the suspension of Demarcus Robinson for

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