dq. HISTORIC MOVE: Pittsburgh Steelers Become First NFL Team to Launch 3-Year Post-Career Support Program
Pittsburgh, PA – October 5, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially become the first NFL organization to introduce a comprehensive three-year program for players transitioning out of the game.
The initiative provides monthly income, mental health resources, and career training to ensure no former Steeler feels abandoned once their playing days end.
Each participant will have access to personal mentorship from franchise legends and community reintegration programs designed around Pittsburgh’s blue-collar values.
Team president Art Rooney II said: “Being a Steeler means belonging to a family that never forgets you. When you wear black and gold, that bond is forever.”
Former players and fans alike applauded the Rooney family’s move, calling it “the purest expression of what the Steelers stand for.”
The NFLPA praised Pittsburgh for leading the way in post-career welfare, setting a new cultural standard for other teams to follow.
For a franchise built on loyalty and legacy, this initiative reinforces a timeless truth — the Standard is the Standard.
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.
