Miami Dolphins wide receiver and return specialist Braxton Berrios will undergo an MRI on Monday, but the fear is that he suffered a significant knee injury Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told Josh Moser of 7 News.
Berrios, 29, suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Dolphins’ 16-10 loss after a 26-yard kickoff return.
While he’s been a non-factor on offense with zero receptions through six games, Berrios has made a few big plays on special teams, including a 44-yard punt return against the Seattle Seahawks and a 27-yarder against the Tennessee Titans.
Dolphins sixth-round rookie Malik Washington may be the player who gets more snaps on offense if Berrios is out for a significant stretch, and Washington is also the player listed as the backup punt returner. Starting running back De’Von Achane is listed as the Dolphins’ backup kickoff returner, although the team may be inclined to preserve back and let Washington return kicks.
Berrios, an All-Pro returner with the New York Jets in 2021, joined the Dolphins as a free agent last year and was re-signed by Miami earlier this year.
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