Coach Texans DeMeco Ryans Surprises with Praise for 49ers Star Jauan Jennings – Sparking Fan Speculation of a Texans Pursuit – But Jennings’ Response Silenced Everyone
San Francisco, October , 2025 — Following the Houston Texans’ emotional victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, head coach DeMeco Ryans stunned the media by offering rare praise for WR Jauan Jennings, one of the 49ers’ standout offensive performers.
During Tuesday’s press conference, Ryans – who previously served as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator before taking the reins in Houston – shared:
“Jauan is the kind of player every coach wants on their team. He fights relentlessly, has the heart of a warrior, and always steps up in big moments. Even though he was on the opposite sideline today, I’ve always respected the way he plays the game.”
Ryans’ praise immediately ignited a wave of speculation within the fanbase. Many believe the Houston Texans might be “sending signals” about a potential interest in acquiring Jennings in the future – especially as the team looks to add more firepower to their offense amid CJ Stroud’s breakout stretch.
On social media, 49ers forums erupted in debate. Some fans feared Jennings could be tempted by the chance to become a No. 1 star in Houston. However, his response moments later left the entire room silent for several seconds.
When asked about Coach Ryans’ comments, Jennings smiled and delivered a brief but deeply emotional reply:
“I have a lot of respect for Coach Ryans. But my heart belongs to San Francisco. I want to keep fighting for my teammates, for this city, and for the 49ers fans.”
Jauan Jennings’ words quickly went viral across social media, racking up tens of thousands of shares. For 49ers faithful, it wasn’t just a declaration of loyalty – it was the message of a true warrior, ready to stay with the team no matter how many temptations arise elsewhere.












