Story of how Braxton Berrios became Giants' emergency QB ∣ Exclusive
Braxton Berrios has not played quarterback since high school. But in case of emergency, Giants would turn to their return man and receiver to play QB.
Braxton Berrios, a former dual-threat quarterback and wide receiver, found himself unexpectedly in the starting role as the Giants’ emergency QB after Jameis Winston suffered a knee injury. In an exclusive interview with NorthJersey.com and The Record, Berrios admitted that he was only “one snap away” from being the starter when the moment occurred.
He explained that the team had briefly discussed the possibility before, but it never crossed his mind until Monday night when Winston was sidelined. Berrios, who played high school football at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, noted that his athleticism allowed him to make plays as a quarterback despite not having a typical physique.
Now, as Winston awaits a possible return to the roster, Berrios stands ready to take over. The Giants are actively exploring options to bolster their quarterback depth, including signing players from other teams' practice squads, such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Josh Johnson, or Joe Flacco.
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