When did the Giants sign Braxton Berrios?

Berrios signed a one-year deal with the Giants on June 1, 2026, after returner Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles tendon in organized team activities. He was released at the 53-man cut and re-signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.

Was Braxton Berrios an All-Pro?

Yes. Berrios was a first-team All-Pro returner with the Jets in 2021, when he led the NFL with 30.4 yards per kickoff return and averaged 13.4 yards per punt return.

What teams has Braxton Berrios played for?

New England drafted Berrios in the sixth round in 2018 out of Miami. He played for the Jets from 2019 to 2022, the Dolphins in 2023 and 2024, and the Texans in 2025 before joining the Giants.

What knee injury did Braxton Berrios have?

Berrios tore his ACL on a kickoff return against Indianapolis on Oct. 20, 2024, ending his season with Miami.

Braxton Berrios

Wide receiver · 9th season

Updated 19 hours ago

Height: 5-9
Weight: 190
Age: 31
College: Miami
Drafted: 2018 · R6 P210
Exp: 9

Overview

Braxton Berrios is a veteran receiver and returner on the Giants' practice squad. He was elevated for each of the first three games of 2026, the most times a practice-squad player can be elevated in a season.

New England drafted Berrios in the sixth round, No. 210 overall, in 2018 out of Miami. He spent 2019-22 with the Jets and was a first-team All-Pro kick returner in 2021, when he averaged 30.4 yards per return. He then played for Miami from 2023 to 2024 and Houston in 2025.

The Giants signed him June 1. He was released at the 53-man cut and re-signed to the practice squad Aug. 31. Against Dallas he played 12 offensive snaps and had a 28-yard kickoff return.

Our coverage · 9 stories

Analysis
Giants-Cardinals Preview: How to Watch, the Line and a Red-Zone Offense 0 for 4 Under Winston
Oct 3, 2026Oct 3 · 5 min read
Explainer
Dart Out for Regular Season, Burns Has Torn ACL: What Injured Reserve Means for the Giants
Sep 30, 2026Sep 30 · Upd. Sep 29, 10:33 p.m. · 3 min read
Report
Giants Release Odell Beckham Jr., Sign Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones to 53-Man Roster
Sep 29, 2026Sep 29 · Upd. Sep 29, 8:38 p.m. · 2 min read
Analysis
Giants' J.J. McCarthy Trade Would Cost $3.8 Million in 2027; 2026 Roster Bonus Unsettled
Sep 29, 2026Sep 29 · Upd. Sep 30, 12:16 p.m. · 4 min read

All 9 stories →

Frequently asked

When did the Giants sign Braxton Berrios?: Berrios signed a one-year deal with the Giants on June 1, 2026, after returner Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles tendon in organized team activities. He was released at the 53-man cut and re-signed to the practice squad Aug. 31.
Was Braxton Berrios an All-Pro?: Yes. Berrios was a first-team All-Pro returner with the Jets in 2021, when he led the NFL with 30.4 yards per kickoff return and averaged 13.4 yards per punt return.
What teams has Braxton Berrios played for?: New England drafted Berrios in the sixth round in 2018 out of Miami. He played for the Jets from 2019 to 2022, the Dolphins in 2023 and 2024, and the Texans in 2025 before joining the Giants.
What knee injury did Braxton Berrios have?: Berrios tore his ACL on a kickoff return against Indianapolis on Oct. 20, 2024, ending his season with Miami.

Also at wide receiver:Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields, Charlie Jones