NYG Braxton Berrios
NFL wide receiver. Position: WR. Team: New York Giants.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: New York Giants (signed June 1, 2026)
- Height/Weight: 5'9", 185 lbs
- Career stats: 140 receptions, 1,360 yards, 6 TDs (regular season) + 100 punt returns (1,130 yards, 11.3 avg.)
2026 Outlook
Braxton Berrios signed with the Giants on June 1, 2026, after the team placed Gunner Olszewski on injured reserve. A slot receiver and special-teams ace, Berrios brings proven return-game value to New York's receiving room alongside the returning Odell Beckham Jr. His 2021 All-Pro season as a returner (13.4 yards per punt return, 30.4 yards per kickoff return—leading the NFL) demonstrated elite value in that role. Though his receiving statistics are modest (typically 40-50 catches per season), Berrios offers situational depth at WR and anchors the Giants' special teams unit (per Giants sign wide receiver Braxton Berrios). His fantasy relevance is limited to PPR scoring from receptions and return yardage, but he's a roster staple on special-teams-heavy scoring leagues.
August 26 elevated role: With Calvin Austin III suffering a season-ending ACL tear on August 25, Berrios is now the primary slot receiver for the Giants, significantly increasing his target-share potential. This represents a meaningful shift from depth-piece status to featured option in the passing game. (per New Giants Rumors Update Calvin Austin III's 'Serious' Knee Injury Ahead of 2026 NFL Season)
Role / Depth Chart
Primary slot receiver for the Giants after Calvin Austin’s season-ending ACL injury (Aug 26, 2026). Also handling return specialist duties. Now the team’s top option at the slot receiver position with meaningful target upside.
Recent News
- 2026-08-26 — Elevated to primary slot receiver role following Calvin Austin’s torn ACL and season-ending injury (per Source: Giants WR Calvin Austin (torn ACL) out for season - ESPN)
- 2026-06-03 — NY Giants’ call on Nabers will reportedly determine Smith-Schuster, Berrios’ future (NY Giants’ call on Nabers will reportedly determine Smith-Schuster, Berrios’ future)
- 2026-06-01 — Braxton Berrios Signs with the Giants: Fantasy Football Impact, Depth Chart Update (Braxton Berrios Signs with the Giants: Fantasy Football Impact, Depth Chart Update)
- 2026-06-04 — 12 Early Fantasy Football Bust Candidates Experts Avoid (2026) (12 Early Fantasy Football Bust Candidates Experts Avoid (2026))
- 2026-06-20 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Titans Sign Jeffery Simmons To Record Deal (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Titans Sign Jeffery Simmons To Record Deal)
- 2026-06-06 — NY Giants minicamp storylines: Lots of competition at wide receiver (NY Giants minicamp storylines: Lots of competition at wide receiver)
- 2026-06-19 — As Giants get ready for training camp, 3 biggest questions facing the team - The Athletic (As Giants get ready for training camp, 3 biggest questions facing the team - The Athletic)
- 2026-03-08 — 2026 NFL free agency primer: Start date, time, projected free agents, top needs, cap... (2026 NFL free agency primer: Start date, time, projected free agents, top needs, cap...)
- 2026-03-08 — Texans 2026 offseason predictions for free agency, trades & NFL draft (Texans 2026 offseason predictions for free agency, trades & NFL draft)
- 2026-02-23 — 2026 NFL free agency: Best players available on offense (2026 NFL free agency: Best players available on offense)
- 2026-06-12 — 32 NFL Teams, 32 fantasy football sleepers in 2026 (32 NFL Teams, 32 fantasy football sleepers in 2026)