Greg Jennings Could Draw Interest From Baltimore Ravens

Dec 14, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings (15) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Vikings cut ties with veteran wide receiver Greg Jennings on Saturday, a predictable bit of fallout after they acquired Mike Wallace from the Dolphins via trade. Jennings was scheduled to count a whopping $11 million against the Vikings’ cap in 2015, so cutting the 31 year old was almost a foregone conclusion anyway.

Jennings’ best days are obviously behind him at this point, but he should draw interest from teams looking to add a steady veteran presence to their receiving corps. Jennings played in all 16 games last season and recorded 59 receptions for 742 yards and 6 touchdowns. As uninspiring as that stat line looks, he routinely made big catches in an offense playing quarterback roulette over the last two seasons.

So ideally, Greg Jennings is a solid number two or very good number three at this point in his career. He will likely be available at a reasonable price and won’t break the bank after a pair of mediocre statistical seasons in Minnesota. Jennings does bring a solid, veteran presence, good route running, and steady hands.

After toiling in Minnesota for the last two seasons, it’s also quite possible that the thought of playing for a competitive team will appeal to Jennings. He likely has 2-3 years left in the league, so he might want to join a team that gives him a shot at a ring. Especially after spending the best years of his career playing in Green Bay and winning a Super Bowl in 2010.

No team has been linked to Jennings yet, and the Ravens have yet to be linked to any interest in any free agent wide receivers. But this is likely a product of price. Surely the safe money is on the team eventually signing another veteran wide receiver, the question is which one is willing to sign a reasonable offer. That guy might just be Greg Jennings.

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