Jets sign wide receiver Junior Bergen as roster changes continue

The New York Jets announced the signing of wide receiver Junior Bergen on August 19, 2026. The move follows the waiving of DT Sheffield, who is listed with an injury designation. Bergen was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2025 draft but did not make their 53-man roster. He spent time on the practice squad during the regular season. The Jets' depth chart at wide receiver includes Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, and first-round pick Omar Cooper.

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