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.
NFL Fines Eagles CB Cooper DeJean for Taunting — Slightly Less Than Jalen Carter’s Week 3 Penalty
Philadelphia, PA – September 29, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a gritty 31-25 win, but one of their rising stars found himself at the center of another league discipline headline. The game’s most talked-about moment wasn’t a touchdown, but a celebration.
Cornerback Cooper DeJean drew a 15-yard taunting penalty in the second half after mimicking Allen Iverson’s iconic “stepover” by stepping across a fallen Buccaneers receiver. The gesture sparked boos in the stadium and a quick flag from officials.
Cooper DeJean did the Iverson Stepover and got flagged for taunting…
— Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) September 28, 2025
No. Fun. League.
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On Monday, the NFL announced DeJean has been fined
The punishment is slightly less than the
Head coach Nick Sirianni downplayed the incident but emphasized accountability:
DeJean, meanwhile, remains one of the Eagles’ most promising young defenders. His physical playstyle and swagger have already made him a fan favorite, but moments like this reveal the fine line between confidence and costly penalties.
For the Eagles, the flag didn’t change the outcome, but it did erase valuable field position in a tight contest. Analysts noted that penalties like this could swing bigger games down the line.
The league’s stance is clear: celebrations that cross into taunting will be punished financially. For DeJean, the $10,000 fine is a first-time reminder of the microscope every Eagles star is under in 2025.
