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Giants place KR/WR Braxton Berrios on IR following injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:31 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Giants place KR/WR Braxton Berrios on IR following injury

Summary

Braxton Berrios will be placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants due to a foot injury sustained during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 1. Berrios was injured while returning a punt late in the second quarter and had just made the 53-man roster after the team released Odell Beckham Jr. Following Berrios' injury, Charlie Jones took over kickoff and punt return duties for the Giants. The team's wide receiver depth continues to be tested after the offseason departure of several players, including Darius Slayton.

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Status Watch

•Berrios suffered the injury during a 36-24 win over the Cardinals.
•He has averaged 27.6 yards on five kickoffs this season.
•Charlie Jones replaced Berrios on kickoff and punt returns during the game.
•The Giants signed Berrios to the roster just last week.

Latest Updates

7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Giants officially place Braxton Berrios on IR after win over Cardinals
6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Giants to place KR/WR Braxton Berrios on IR, per report

What they're saying

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The New York Giants are 3-1 on the season after earning a 36-24 Week 4 win over the New York Giants. It’s been a nice start to the campaign despite losing Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury. However, the club lost another player to injury, as Braxton Berrios is dealing with his own issue. Reports indicate that the 30-year-old wide receiver […] The post Giants officially place Braxton Berrios on IR after win over Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports