The Miami Dolphins have wrapped up their rookie minicamp, organized team activities and mandatory minicamps and will return to the Baptist Health Training Complex near the end of July to prepare for the 2023 regular season.
Before that, we’ll be going through the majority of Miami’s roster to preview their background, projected role and bottom line with the team entering training camp.
After looking at some quarterbacks, running backs and the team’s top two receivers, we’ll move on to the team’s slot contributor and return specialist – Braxton Berrios.
General information
Name: Braxton Berrios
Position: WR
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 190 pounds
Age: 27
College: Miami
Free Agent Year: 2024
Background
Berrios was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2018 draft after a four-year collegiate career at the University of Miami. He missed the entirety of his rookie season on injured reserve and was cut before the start of the 2019 season.
The New York Jets claimed the former Hurricane off of waivers just days later, and he remained on the team through the 2022 season. During his four years with the Jets, Berrios totaled 107 receptions for 1,085 yards and five touchdowns while being named an All-Pro in 2021 for his return capabilities.
Expected Role
Berrios’ contract has $3 million in dead money if he’s released, so he’s essentially guaranteed a spot on the roster in 2023. He’ll have an opportunity to earn an offensive role as a slot receiver, but he also has a chance to battle rookie De’Von Achane for return responsibilities.
Bottom Line
Berrios had a down year in 2022, recording only 18 receptions for 145 yards and no scores. In Miami’s loaded offense, he may not be able to find a huge role, but his plays could be more impactful. As Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle draw more attention, Berrios may be able to find the soft holes in zones and be a stick-mover for Tagovailoa.
Achane’s return ability does pose a threat to Berrios’ job on special teams, but we’ve seen Mike McDaniel lean away from guys who had collegiate success in the role, like Jaylen Waddle, who didn’t get a single kick or punt return in 2022. Although, that decision was likely because of Waddle’s importance to the offense last season.
