San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings caught his first NFL pass during Sunday's 17-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. As a bonus, it was also his first NFL touchdown.
"It was just an unbelievable moment... All glory to God," Jennings said after the game. "I'm just thankful just for the opportunity."
So, what happened to the football?
"It's gone," Jennings said. "I don't know where it's at."
According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers' All-Pro tight end took care of his teammate. Unbeknownst to Jennings, Kittle grabbed the football and made sure it was taken care of.
After the game, WR Jauan Jennings said he thought the football from his first career NFL touchdown was lost forever.
It turns out someone grabbed it for him in the back of the end zone and made sure it was kept secure.
It sounds like Kittle had his teammate's back and made sure that football didn't get lost in the chaos following the big play in an opponent's stadium.
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