Giants WR Malik Nabers Donates $260,000 to Support Charlie Kirk’s Family
East Rutherford, NJ – September 12, 2025
The NFL world continues to mourn the tragic assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this week during a community event. Tributes have poured in across politics, entertainment, and sports, and one of the league’s brightest young stars has now stepped forward with a meaningful gesture.
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has donated $260,000 to support Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young daughters.
According to sources close to the team, the donation is divided into two parts:
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$90,000 for public murals and floral memorials across New York and Charlotte, honoring Kirk’s life and legacy.
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$170,000 placed into a trust fund to secure his daughters’ education and long-term well-being.
In a statement, Nabers explained: “This isn’t about football. It’s about compassion, family, and showing up for people when tragedy hits. Erika and her girls deserve to know they’re not alone in this fight.”
The timing makes his gesture even more striking. Just yesterday, Malik Nabers joined Elon Musk in Honoring Iryna Zarutska with a $100,000 donation, proving that even as a rookie, his sense of leadership and responsibility stretches beyond the game.
NFL teams are expected to hold moments of silence this weekend in Kirk’s honor, with conversations already underway about a legacy fund to support his children in the long term.
As one Giants teammate put it privately: “Malik may be new to the league, but he just showed maturity and heart far beyond his years.”
San Francisco Officially Cut 2025 Draft Pick Ahead of Cutdown Day
San Francisco, CA – August 24, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers are moving quickly to shape their final 53-man roster, beginning with one of the more difficult steps in every training camp — saying goodbye to a recent draft pick.
Coming off a preseason that featured flashes of promise but also troubling inconsistency, the team made a decision that underscores just how competitive the battle for roster spots has become in the Bay Area.
That decision involved wide receiver Junior Bergen, the 49ers’ seventh-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite moments of intrigue, the rookie ultimately couldn’t separate himself in a crowded position group with depth and proven veterans.
Bergen did manage a highlight in Week 3, recording four receptions for 62 yards against Denver. Yet those moments were overshadowed by two costly drops and evident struggles in blocking assignments, both key factors for his release.
Special teams, often the saving grace for late-round selections, did little to strengthen his case. Coaches noted that Bergen failed to carve out a role in kick coverage or return duties, leaving his value limited to offense alone.
With the recent arrival of Skyy Moore via trade, the competition in the wide receiver room only intensified. The coaching staff, weighing needs across the roster, chose to preserve depth at running back and offensive line instead.
The release highlights the unforgiving nature of the NFL draft process, where late-round selections must prove themselves immediately or risk losing their place. For Bergen, the low draft capital offered little protection once performance lagged.
While San Francisco moves forward with its focus on a Super Bowl push, Bergen’s journey may not be over. His flashes of production could earn him a practice squad look, but his first NFL chapter in San Francisco has closed.
