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Bergen might be a surprise, as some reporters who were present at practice went so far as to say he could sneak onto the roster and was viewed as the top option at punt returner. The team felt differently.
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Bergen waived despite being viewed as top punt returner option by some.

Junior Bergen was waived by the 49ers ahead of the preseason opener despite some reporters believing he could sneak onto the roster and being viewed as the top option at punt returner. The team's comfort with losing him on waivers despite a slew of injuries at the position indicates they have lower confidence in him than some observers did.

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