New York Giants wide receiver Braxton Berrios will undergo season-ending foot surgery, he announced on Instagram. The 31-year-old, who celebrated his birthday with the news, expressed deep disappointment, stating he felt "miserable." This marks his third consecutive season cut short by injury. Berrios served as the team's primary kickoff and punt returner and fourth wide receiver, though he had not yet caught a pass in 23 offensive snaps this season.
He averaged just 2.5 yards per punt return. Charlie Jones, recently signed to the active roster, will assume the return duties. Jones averaged 23 yards per kickoff return and had two punt returns for 29 yards in the previous game after Berrios' injury.
Coach John Harbaugh indicated the team would look internally to fill the void, mentioning practice squad members Dalen Cambre and Jalin Hyatt, as well as signing former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dontae Fleming. The Giants recently released Odell Beckham Jr. to accommodate Berrios and Jones on the active roster, though a return for Beckham seems unlikely. Berrios is in his eighth professional season, having also played for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Houston Texans.
He boasts 140 career catches for 1,360 yards and six touchdowns, plus a kickoff return touchdown.
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