Braxton Berrios Agrees On One-Year Deal With Texans
Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (knee) agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Houston Texans on Monday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal was negotiated by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Berrios heads to the AFC South division after suffering a torn left ACL in Week 7 of last year. When the 29-year-old pass-catcher is back to full health, he figures to give the Texans additional receiver depth behind Nico Collins and Christian Kirk (collarbone) with Tank Dell (knee) potentially missing all of the 2025 season. At best, though, Berrios will likely be limited in his playing time as a role player on offense while mostly contributing as a kick returner on special teams. The former sixth-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2018 out of the University of Miami had his best season in 2021 with the Jets, catching 46 of 65 passes for 431 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games (one start).
The Miami Dolphins placed wide receiver Braxton Berrios (knee) on Injured Reserve on Monday, which means he'll have to miss at least the next four games. Berrios will go on IR after injuring his knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The earliest that the 29-year-old can return would be for a Week 12 matchup against the division-rival New England Patriots. Berrios wasn't on the fantasy radar to begin with, as he was unable to haul in any of the four targets he saw in six games played this year. The Dolphins will move forward with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham Jr. and Malik Washington as their four receivers. With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) potentially returning in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, the fantasy value of both Hill and Waddle is about to get a shot in the arm.
Free-agent wide receiver Braxton Berrios re-signed with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Berrios will return to Miami to provide receiving depth behind Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Erik Ezukanma in 2024. The 28-year-old former sixth-round selection of the New England Patriots in 2018 out of Miami of Florida caught 27 of his 33 targets for 238 yards and one touchdown in 16 regular-season games (one start) last year in his first year with the Dolphins. Berrios isn't on the fantasy radar unless your league counts points for return yards, as he's likely to be Miami's primary kick returner again in 2024. In five NFL seasons, Berrios has 134 receptions for 1,323 yards and only six touchdowns in 81 games (six starts).
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios caught his only target for 12 yards in the Week 15 blowout win over the New York Jets. Despite Tyreek Hill (ankle) being inactive, Jaylen Waddle was the only Dolphins' wideout to catch more than two passes. Chase Claypool, Cedrick Wilson Jr., and Berrios combined to catch just five passes for 22 yards on 26 Dolphins passing plays. This is evidence that all three players can be avoided in fantasy football if Hill can't suit up in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (hamstring) was a full participant in practice this week and has been removed from the injury report heading into Friday's game against the New York Jets. He will play in Week 12. Berrios hasn't been active since Week 9 when he logged 27 percent of snaps and finished without a catch. The 28-year-old has 20 receptions for 194 yards and one touchdown through nine games this season, keeping him off the fantasy radar for the time being.
Braxton Berrios, Durham Smythe Inactive For Week 11
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (hamstring) and tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) are officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Both players were listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. Berrios will miss his first game of the season after totaling 20 catches for 194 yards and one touchdown through the first nine weeks. Meanwhile, Smythe flashed upside at the start of the season but has come back down to earth, amassing just 168 yards and zero touchdowns on the year. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle remain the only Miami pass-catchers worth starting in fantasy football.
Braxton Berrios Listed As Questionable For Week 11
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Berrios opened up the week with a DNP but logged limited practice sessions on both Thursday and Friday, which puts him in line to play this Sunday, barring a setback. Berrios has been valuable in the kick and punt return game but hasn't done enough offensively to warrant fantasy consideration. For the year, he's hauled in 20-of-25 targets for 194 yards and a score.
Braxton Berrios Returns To Practice, Chase Claypool Still Out
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (hamstring) was limited in practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Meanwhile, receiver Chase Claypool (knee) missed practice for the second straight day. It's not a good sign for Claypool, especially coming off a bye week. Berrios has played in all nine games this year but has only 20 catches for 194 yards and one touchdown as depth behind Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson Jr. Claypool came over in a midseason trade from the Chicago Bears and has just one catch for 15 yards in his three games for Miami. Both Berrios and Claypool should stay on your league's waiver wire.
Chase Claypool, Braxton Berrios Miss Wednesday's Practice
Miami Dolphins wide receivers Chase Claypool (knee) and Braxton Berrios (hamstring) did not set foot on the practice field on Wednesday. It's not a great sign for either receiver, especially coming off the team's Week 10 bye. As long as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle remain healthy, Claypool and Berrios don't really have any intrigue in fantasy leagues. Claypool has only played three games with the Dolphins and has just one reception on two targets for 15 yards. Meanwhile, Berrios has 20 receptions for 194 yards and a touchdown in nine games played.
Durham Smythe, Braxton Berrios Suiting Up Versus Chiefs
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) and wide receiver Braxton Berrios (hamstring) are active for Week 9 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. They had both been listed as questionable heading into the weekend. Given that Miami's offense runs through Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Raheem Mostert, having Smythe and Berrios healthy won't necessarily be a deciding factor in this overseas game. However, there's no denying that the Dolphins will appreciate having all hands on deck versus a very strong Kansas City defense.
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