NFL wide receiver and return specialist Braxton Berrios has signed a new contract with the New York Jets. Berrios will be entering the fifth season of his career, having spent the previous three with the New York Jets.
Jets are re-signing WR Braxton Berrios on a two-year, $12 million deal that includes $7 million fully guaranteed, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Braxton Berrios, New York Jets, Agree to Contract
By the end of the 2021 season, Braxton Berrios had become a fan-favorite amongst Jets fans. As a slot receiver and return specialist, Berrios was the playmaker the Jets desperately needed. Finally receiving significant playtime, Berrios finished off the final four weeks of the season with 205 yards and three touchdowns from scrimmage, as well as a 102-yard kick return for a touchdown. After all, Berrios is First-Team All-Pro for his performance as a kick returner in 2021. In 16 games, Berrios totaled 471 yards and four touchdowns from scrimmage on offense. On special teams, he averaged 30.4 yards per kickoff return.
Braxton Berrios originally was a sixth-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL Draft. The former Miami Hurricane was waived by September of his second season after being on injured reserve his entire rookie season. The Jets picked up Berrios, seeing the potential of the 5’9” and 190-pound weapon. Quickly, Berrios became a factor in the return game, handling both punts and kickoffs. Yet, as a receiver, his quick feet and ability to gain yards after the catch made him a threat in the Jets offense. Berrios has also been an effective receiver, with his grade from Pro Football Focus being over 72.0 the past two seasons. As a matter of fact, this past season, Berrios’ 74.0 grade ranked 36th amongst 115 qualified receivers.
Going into 2022, Berrios is set up to take a big step forward. At the end of the 2021 season, he flashed his potential of being a more than capable slot receiver. Only 26-years-old, Berrios can be a reliable option for years to come. Especially considering he can lineup anywhere from out wide to the slot, or even in the backfield.
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