BRAXTON BERRIOS NEWS

At 0-2, 'embarrassed' Jets need to change things in a hurry

The New York Jets talked all week about flushing away their season-opening loss and showing signs of progress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores late TD in blowout loss Berrios caught six of eight targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Berrios worked as the slot receiver with Jamison Crowder (hamstring) inactive, and he turned into Sam Darnold's de facto top target when both Breshad Perriman (ankle) and Chris Hogan (ribs) joined the ranks of injured Jets wide receivers. The 24-year-old Miami product caught a 30-yard touchdown on the Jets' final drive, finding the end zone for the first time in his career. If Crowder's not ready to return against the Colts in Week 3, Berrios will be a candidate to lead the team in targets.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert

Raheem Mostert ran for an 80-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s first play from scrimmage and Jimmy Garoppolo threw two TD passes before both players sat out the second half with in...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets add LB Ogletree, RB Adams, WR Malone to active roster

The New York Jets have signed inside linebacker Alec Ogletree from the practice squad to the active roster a day before they host the San Francisco 49ers in the home opener

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets WR Jamison Crowder out vs. 49ers with hamstring injury

Wide receiver Jamison Crowder has been ruled out for the New York Jets’ game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers because of a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stepping into slot role Berrios will work as the Jets' primary slot receiver Week 2 with Jamison Crowder (hamstring) sidelined, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Crowder was officially ruled out for Week 2 by coach Adam Gase on Friday, and he named Berrios as the replacement in the slot. Berrios rarely saw the field with the Jets last season, catching six passes for 115 yards and zero touchdowns in 16 games, but he should be in line for heavy playing time with Breshad Perriman and Chris Hogan representing the only other healthy wideouts on the roster. Despite the expected increased field time, Berrios isn't guaranteed to be a significant factor in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Week 2 if Crowder sits Berrios could serve as the Jets' primary slot receiver if Jamison Crowder's hamstring injury prevents him from playing in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com r...

Impact Crowder is trending in the wrong direction for the Week 2 contest, as he failed to participate in practice Thursday after picking up the hamstring injury Wednesday, resulting in him logging a "limited" showing that day. Unless Crowder can get back on the field in some capacity in the Jets' final practice of the week Friday, he'll likely be in store for an inactive status Sunday, leaving New York with just three healthy receivers. Berrios has the benefit of a full season of residence in coach Adam Gase's system, but he rarely saw use as a receiver in 2019, logging only 85 offensive snaps and recording six receptions for 115 yards on 13 targets. While Crowder's potential absence would pave the way for Berrios to handle perhaps the biggest snap share of his career, the 24-year-old might only be a tertiary option in the passing game behind Breshad Perriman, Chris Hogan and Chris Herndon.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets WR Crowder sits out practice, could miss 49ers game

The New York Jets’ struggling offense could be without wide receiver Jamison Crowder against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No targets in Week 1 loss Berrios wasn't targeted in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Bills.

Impact It's not a good sign that Berrios wasn't able to make an impact with rookie Denzel Mims (hamstring) sidelined and the combination of starting outside receivers Breshad Perriman and Chris Hogan combining for 17 yards on four catches. Berrios is buried deep down the depth chart on offense, but he's still slated to serve as New York's punt returner, though the Jets didn't get any return opportunities in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets add QB White, WR Malone, RB Adams from practice squad

The New York Jets have signed quarterback Mike White from the practice squad to serve as Sam Darnold’s backup in the season opener at Buffalo on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets rookie Mims injures other hamstring, out vs. Bills

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims will be sidelined for the season opener at Buffalo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scrambling

Hamstring pulls, core muscle injuries and banged-up knees are all common maladies among football players and they all affected NFL teams’ rosters in training camp this summer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Berrios (back) returned to practice Thursday, Brian Costello of The New York Post reports.

Impact Berrios was sidelined on Wednesday with a lower back issue but it appears the issue was not too severe as the wideout returned to the field 24 hours later. The second-year pro is competing for a depth spot at wideout in addition to kick and punt return responsibilities.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury specified Berrios is dealing with a lower back issue that has forced him to miss practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Berrios exited practice Tuesday with "tightness", and it's now clear as to the specifics of the injury. It's unclear how long the injury is expected to keep Berrios out, but it certainly won't help his chances to make the roster in a depth role for 2020.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Mims says he'll 'most definitely' be ready for Week 1

The New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims left no doubt as to whether he’ll be healthy enough to play in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits practice early Head coach Adam Gase said Berrios left practice early due to "tightness," Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gase didn't elaborate on what Berrios was dealing with, but there's no reason to believe it's too serious right now. A quick return to practice would be quite beneficial for Berrios' chances of making the roster since the Jets' top-five wide receivers are all dealing with injuries.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Poole practicing again after 'scary' dehydration issue

New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole participated in team drills for the first time since experiencing severe dehydration issues on the first day of training camp

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets struggling with rash of injuries at wide receiver spot

Jeff Smith was the latest New York Jets wide receiver to leave practice with an injury

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' Vyncint Smith out 5-8 weeks after core muscle surgery

New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith had surgery to repair a core muscle injury and could be sidelined up to two months

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets dealing with injuries, inexperience at 'thin' WR group

The New York Jets are dealing with injuries and inexperience at the wide receiver position

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for expanded role? The Jets could design some packages to put Berrios on the field more often this season, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Released by New England last preseason, Berrios caught on with the Jets and played all 16 games, averaging 11.4 yards on 21 punt returns but catching only six passes for 115 yards. He did show some potential in his limited playing time on offense, but there's only so much room for growth for a slot specialist on the same team as Jamison Crowder. Given their potential shortcomings at the outside receiver spots, the Jets could try a few different tricks to put Crowder and Berrios in the slot at the same time, including four-receiver sets or lining up TE Chris Herndon on the perimeter. Even so, it's hard to imagine Berrios pushing for mainstream fantasy utility in any scenario that doesn't involve a Crowder injury.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE