Braxton Berrios' contract timeline, from draft pick to NFL pro

Braxton Berrios' contract timeline, from draft pick to NFL pro

Houston Texans' wide receiver Braxton Berrios is on a $2 million contract for a year, signed on 10 March 2025. Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2018, Braxton Berrios' contract timeline has been nothing but dynamic, involving short-and long-term deals across various teams.

Braxton Berrios poses in a black suit and walks onto the field.
Braxton Berrios pictured in a black suit in Miami, Florida (L). The footballer walks onto the field in his Texans kit (R). Photo: @braxtonberrios (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Braxton Berrios signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Houston Texans on 10 March 2025.
  • Since entering the NFL in 2018, Berrios has played for four teams: the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Houston Texans.
  • His most lucrative deal was a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Jets in 2022, which included $7 million in guaranteed money.
  • With over seven NFL seasons, Berrios has earned nearly $17 million in salaries and bonuses.

Profile summary

Full nameBraxton Berrios
NicknameHoney Nut Berrios, BB
GenderMale
Date of birth6 October 1995
Age29 years (as of September 2025)
Zodiac signLibra
Place of birthRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
Current residenceMiami, Florida, United StatesDallas, Texas, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
SexualityStraight
ReligionChristian
Height in centimetres175
Height in feet5'7"
Weight in kilograms84
Weight in pounds185
MotherLee Berrios
FatherRico Berrios
Siblings2
Relationship statusDating
PartnerAlix Earle
ProfessionProfessional football player
Position(s)Wide receiver, return specialist
Current team (as of August 2025)Houston Texans
High schoolLeesville Road High School
CollegeUniversity of Miami
Net worth$7 million
Social mediaInstagram, TikTok

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Explore Braxton Berrios' contract timeline

Braxton Berrios's current contract was signed on 10 March 2025. The one-year, $2 million contract welcomed him to the Houston Texans after two seasons with the Miami Dolphins.

The deal also features active roster bonuses per game and a playtime incentive clause. Other perks included a $300,000 signing bonus and a $1.3 million base salary.

Braxton Berrios runs as he holds a football during a match.
Braxton Berrios runs the ball for the Houston Texans during a 2025 preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: Adam Bettcher
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The NFL special teams player's contract timeline began in 2018 after joining the New England Patriots, where he played for four years until 2022. Have a look at the details of his contracts from 2018 to date.

March 2025: Houston Texans

Braxton Berrios took Christian Kirk's place on the Texans roster with a new contract offer worth $2 million. Here is a summary of the contract that included an active roster bonus of $11,765 per game and a $200,000 playtime incentive clause.

Contract length2025-2026
Contract value$2 million
Average salary$1,800,000
Signing bonus$300,000
Total guaranteed money$300,000
Cap hit$1.67 million

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March 2024: Miami Dolphins

On 16 March 2024, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Braxton Berrios had signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, worth about $3 million. This amount is disputed by reports from Spotrac, which suggest that the contract was valued at $2.15 million.

Braxton Berrios celebrates as he walks onto the football field.
Braxton Berrios of the Miami Dolphins walks onto the field before a December 2023 game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Photo: Rich Storry
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March 2023: Miami Dolphins

Braxton Berrios' initial contract with the Dolphins was worth $3.5 million. According to Over the Cap, Berrios and the Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal that guaranteed him $1.5 million as a base salary, fully guaranteed. The deal also assured him of a $1.5 million signing bonus and another $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses.

March 2022: New York Jets

In 2022, Braxton Berrios was in the first year of a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Jets, signed in March 2022. This deal included a $5.456 million signing bonus and a $5.5 million base salary for the 2022 season.

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The agreement also earned him the largest amount of money in guarantees, approximately $7 million in total. His 2022 cap hit for the Jets was $3.767 million.

May 2018: New England Patriots

In 2018, Braxton Berrios signed a four-year rookie contract with the New England Patriots after being drafted 210th in the sixth round. Have a look at the then free agent's contract details as per Spotrac.

Contract typeRookie
Contract length2018-2022
Contract value$2.5 million
Average salary$644,602
Signing bonus$118,408
Total guaranteed money$118,408

How much money does Braxton Berrios make?

According to salary cap analysis websites such as Spotrac, he has earned about $16,997,000 in seven seasons from four NFL football teams. During this time, the NFL player has completed 1,323 yards with 134 receptions and 6 touchdowns in 87 games played.

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How long is Braxton Berrios' contract?

Braxton Berrios is on a one-year contract with the Houston Texans, which he signed in March 2025 after leaving the Miami Dolphins. The deal is for $2 million and makes him a depth receiver and return specialist for the team.

Did Braxton Berrios get traded?

He left the Miami Dolphins after his contract expired. A deal was negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, allowing Berrios to sign a one-year, $2 million deal with the Texans.

How much are the Texans paying Braxton Berrios?

Braxton's new team is set to pay him a $300,000 signing bonus with a $1.8 million base salary. According to Click2Houston, he will also receive an $11,765 bonus per game and a $200,000 playtime incentive.

How much guaranteed money did Berrios get?

Braxton Berrios received $7 million in guaranteed money on his two-year, $12 million deal with the New York Jets in March 2022. This guarantee was a significant part of the contract, with a large portion tied to his signing bonus and his 2022 base salary, though a smaller amount was guaranteed for the 2023 season.

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How much is Braxton Berrios' net worth in 2025?

Reports such as The Times of India and MSN state that the NFL player has an alleged net worth of $7 million. His wealth is sourced from his career earnings, investments, and endorsements. Companies that sponsor Braxton Berrios include BMW, Coppertone, and Macy's.

Braxton Berrios' contract timeline paints a picture of success often witnessed with skill players. He just signed a two-year deal with the Texans that is worth about $2 million and gives him a base salary of about $1,800,000. He has made approximately $17 million from his previous contracts with the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots.

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Huntley has played for three teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland Browns. Read on for details of his past contracts and any other agreements reached in his career.

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