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Braxton Berrios returns to Giants via practice squad, per reports

According to multiple reports, the Giants released Braxton Berrios on Sunday but re-signed him to their practice squad on Monday, with plans to elevate him for the season opener against the Cowboys.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31, 2026 Published 1h ago

Roster Moves

The New York Giants released wide receiver and return specialist Braxton Berrios on Sunday, according to multiple reports, but his time away from the team was brief. By Monday, Berrios was back, signing with the Giants' practice squad as part of a plan that could see him play in the team's regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.

NBC Sports, citing Adam Schefter of ESPN, reported that the avenue for Berrios's return would be via the practice squad. The New York Post also reported the signing, noting it was expected and that the plan is to elevate him to the active roster for the Week 1 opener.

Roster Maneuvering and Veteran Status

Berrios's quick return was possible because he is a vested veteran, meaning he did not have to pass through waivers after being cut. As NBC Sports explained, a signing could take place right away because of this status.

The New York Post described the move as "legal roster manipulation," explaining that by cutting Berrios before the deadline to trim rosters to 53 players, the Giants were able to keep another player who might otherwise have been subject to waivers. The Post noted that the team made no waiver claims on Monday, despite holding the fifth position in the waiver order.

The Post also reported that the return was part of a "handshake agreement" made at the time of the release, with the understanding that the team would bring Berrios back.

Role and Options for Week 1

Berrios signed with the Giants earlier this offseason after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles this spring, according to NBC Sports. He is expected to serve as the team's punt returner and a depth receiving option, per the New York Post.

For Week 1, the Giants have two options, the New York Post reported. They can make Berrios one of their two game-day elevations from the practice squad, or they can make a corresponding move—such as moving someone to injured reserve or cutting another player—to fully promote him to the active roster. The Post also noted that players from the practice squad can only be elevated three times per season.

NBC Sports highlighted Berrios's return credentials, noting that he was an All-Pro returner for the Jets in 2021 and has career averages of 11.2 yards per punt return and 24.9 yards per kickoff return.

How each outlet told it

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Nbc Sports

Framing: The headline reports that Braxton Berrios is re-signing to the Giants practice squad — Neutral and informational, focusing on the logistics and facts of the signing

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Giants released Braxton Berrios on Sunday
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the avenue for Berrios’s return will be via the practice squad
Berrios is a vested veteran and did not have to go through waivers, a signing can take place right away
Berrios signed with the team after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles this spring
Berrios can be elevated to fill a returner role for the Giants when they face the Cowboys in the opening week of the regular season

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New York Post

Framing: Emphasizes that Berrios was brought back after a brief release, using informal 'bring back' to frame the return. — Neutral and factual

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Giants signed Braxton Berrios back to their practice squad on Monday, according to ESPN.
The plan is to elevate him to the active roster for their Week 1 opener against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.
Berrios was cut on Sunday ahead of the deadline to trim rosters down to 53 players, with a handshake agreement they'd bring him back.
A vested veteran like Berrios does not have to pass through waivers.
The Giants made no waiver claims on Monday.
They were fifth in the waiver order.
They can either make Berrios one of their two game-day elevations from the practice squad for Week 1 or make a corresponding move and fully promote him to the active roster.
Players from the practice squad can only be elevated three times per season.
Berrios is expected to be the team's punt returner and a depth receiving option.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Giants released Braxton Berrios on Sunday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Nbc Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC, New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe Giants signed Braxton Berrios to their practice squad on Monday.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimAdam Schefter of ESPN reports that the avenue for Berrios's return will be via the practice squad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe plan is to elevate Berrios to the active roster for the Giants' Week 1 opener against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC, Nbc Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
ClaimBerries is a vested veteran and did not have to go through waivers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Nbc Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC, New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimBerrios signed with the team after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles this spring.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
ClaimBerrios can be elevated to fill a returner role for the Giants when they face the Cowboys in the opening week of the regular season.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Giants made no waiver claims on Monday. They were fifth in the waiver order.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe Giants can either make Berrios one of their two game-day elevations from the practice squad for Week 1 or make a corresponding move and fully promote him to the active roster.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimPlayers from the practice squad can only be elevated three times per season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimBerrios is expected to be the team's punt returner and a depth receiving option.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC
ClaimBerrios was an All-Pro returner in 2021 and has career averages of 11.2 yards per punt return and 24.9 yards per kickoff return.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nbc Sports as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Nbc Sports, New York Post 12 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31