Braxton Berrios signing: Giants add veteran receiver/return man to practice squad

Following the surprising omission of veteran wide receiver/return man Braxton Berrios from the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster, the team has announced they are signing him to their practice squad. The move comes one day after the Giants cut the 30-year-old player, allowing them to retain second-year tight end Thomas Fidone.

Berrios' signing is particularly significant given Calvin Austin's season-ending torn ACL. The veteran is expected to serve as the primary punt returner and a key part of the primary kickoff return duo alongside Deonte Banks. Teams are permitted to elevate players from the practice squad up to three times before they must add them to the 53-man roster, and the Giants plan to make use of this opportunity with Berrios.

Entering his eighth season, Berrios boasts impressive career statistics, averaging 11.3 yards on 100 punt returns and 24.9 yards on 91 kickoff returns. He has also accumulated 140 career pass receptions. The Giants will be monitoring his progress through their practice squad tracker as they continue to build their roster and potentially adjust their 53-man lineup.