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WRNYJ40 insightsLatest Aug 22, 2026
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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Gang Green Nation
Caught 65 percent of passes at Montana with just eight drops in four seasons (four in 2023, two in final season); caught one of three targets for one yard in preseason last year. Shows ability to make catches outside frame and good body control on sideline catches. Developed route-running skills over college career with ability to lose defender on double moves and quick changes of direction; breaks down well at top of route on quick hitches.
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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Gang Green Nation
23-year-old WR/return specialist signed by Jets as seventh-round pick from Montana in 2025 draft; listed at 5'9", 184 pounds with FCS all-American and all-Big Sky Conference recognition. Primarily played slot receiver in college and could be used on jet sweeps; carried 21 times over three years for 84 yards. Ran 4.52 in 40-yard dash with decent explosiveness and agility; 17 bench press reps. Expected primary role at NFL level is return specialist, though offensive reps possible if Isaiah Williams ascends on offense.
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NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026Niners Nation
Bergen's calling card entering the NFL was return ability; he recorded eight punt return touchdowns from 2022–24 at Montana. However, the source emphasizes that wide receiver success is more about catching passes when schemed open and executing down-to-down duties (blocking, lining up correctly, route depth) than return ability alone, suggesting Bergen's specialist skill set may not translate to meaningful offensive role or roster security.
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026Niners Nation
7th-round 2025 draft pick waived by 49ers after training camp; the source notes San Francisco didn't see enough from Bergen through a couple weeks of practice despite flashing with returners. The Niners' willingness to lose their 7th-rounder to waivers ahead of the first preseason game—when they knew they weren't playing starting wideouts—signals the team felt Bergen lacked the foundational WR skills (blocking, lining up correctly, running routes at correct depth) needed beyond his return ability. Bergen signed with Jets but faces a long roster shot, needing to beat out Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, and Will Pauling.
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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Mac Jones specifically name-dropped Bergen as one of the younger wideouts stepping up and making plays during training camp. Jones highlighted Bergen's ability to 'know what to do while playing fast'—distinguishing between running fast on a stopwatch and processing the defense while executing at speed. Bergen is positioned to slide into the role vacated by Jacob Cowing, whose time with the team is 'likely up after suffering a hip flexor' injury.
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PositiveNewsAug 5, 2026Coach Yac 🗣
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Brock Purdy had a BIG day at practice Here’s Nick Wagoner’s report: “A really good practice for Brock Purdy despite musical pass catchers. Had him at 13-of-14 (he had another one broken up by Lenoir but looked like a would-be sack first) on the day and the one incompletion could have been a flag as LB Garret Wallow either perfectly timed or was a bit early on a throw to RB Christian McCaffrey. Some highlights from Purdy: Escaped pressure from Height, rolled to his right, got a good block from...

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PositiveNewsAug 4, 2026SleeperNFL
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.@​BleacherReport ranks the Top 12 WRs ahead of the 2026 season: 1. Ja'Marr Chase 2. Justin Jefferson 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 4. Puka Nacua 5. CeeDee Lamb 6. Amon-Ra St. Brown 7. George Pickens 8. A.J. Brown 9. Nico Collins 10. Drake London 11. Zay Flowers 👀 12. Davante Adams

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PositiveNewsJul 27, 202632BeatWriters
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throws of the day. On the final reps of practice, Rourke threw a perfect deep out to the left to WR Junior Bergen and followed with another one a bit shorter to WR Malik Turner. It wasn't all positive for him, though as CB Eli Apple baited him into a pick-6 earlier in the session. - Purdy has been impressed by the early returns on Stribling. Much will be made of his speed and separation skills, which is fair. But he's a bigger body who is unafraid to go over the middle. With Jauan Jennings go...

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