Miami Dolphins Returner/receiver Braxton Berrios is out for the season with a knee injury and no one is more upset than his famous girlfriend.
Social media star Alix Earle took to Instagram to post her thoughts after Berrios tore his ACL on a kick return Sunday against the Colts and was placed on injured reserve Monday.
“It’s crazy how things can change in a matter of seconds… especially seeing how much work you put into this game, not only physically but mentally as well,” Earle wrote to his 3.7 million followers on Instagram.
The greatest concern for Dolphins fans is who will replace Berrios on special teams. The former Miami Hurricane has seven punt returns for 103 yards (yardage of 44) and returned three kickoffs for 76 yards (yardage of 33) this season and has been a consistent presence on the field.
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Likely options at punt return include rookie receiver Malik Washington and veteran receiver Dee Eskridge. Running back De’Von Achane and Washington can return kickoffs.
It seems unlikely that Miami will use stars Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle or Jevon Holland in the return game. Again, nothing is impossible, especially when a team is 2-4.
Berrios, who has seen limited action at receiver this season, was injured on the kickoff return in the second half of Sunday’s game at Indianapolis and limped off the field.
Berrios, who will be a free agent after the season, also posted on Instagram about the end of his season.
“The journey ahead is measured in months, not days, but I find comfort in knowing that I’ve been here before. There is pain along the way, but what’s on the other side side is worth it.”
The Dolphins replaced Berrios on the roster by activating cornerback Cam Smith off injured reserve. Smith, who played in 15 games as a rookie last year, suffered a hamstring injury in August.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is also expected to be activated off IR this week after recovering from a concussion.
This article was originally published on the Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins could use Malik Washington and Dee Eskridge to replace Braxton Berrios
