Austin caught both his targets for 21 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Austin reached the end zone for the first time since 2019 on a seven-yard reception during the third quarter, which was Jacksonville's only touchdown of the contest. The 31-year-old is entrenched as the team's No. 4 wideout and played only 13 of 73 offensive snaps Sunday, so he doesn't have much fantasy appeal in his current role.
Nov 29, 2021 1:43 PM EST
Austin (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Austin progressed steadily throughout the week, upgrading to limited practice participation Thursday after missing practice Wednesday before finally practicing fully Friday. With Jamal Agnew (hip) on IR, Austin and Laquon Treadwell will likely rotate in the No. 3 receiver spot moving forward.
Nov 26, 2021 1:07 PM EST
Austin (shoulder) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Austin is potentially poised for a larger role with Jamal Agnew (hip) sustaining a season-ending injury. However, if he is unable to go Sunday against the Falcons that opportunity will have to wait. Still firmly behind Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault and likely Laquon Treadwell, Austin's fantasy impact would still be mostly non-existent though. If Austin does miss Sunday, that added opportunity might fall on Jaydon Mickens, who was signed off the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2021 1:01 PM EST
Austin caught one of two targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 30-10 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Jamal Agnew (hip) played only 10 offensive snaps before going down with a season-ending injury, but Austin ended up only playing 12 snaps in the contest. Laquon Treadwell saw a bump in playing time and appears poised to step into the No. 3 role with Agnew out. Austin could see more opportunities going forward but remains fantasy irrelevant.
Nov 22, 2021 12:40 PM EST
Austin caught one of three targets for five yards during Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: The 31-year-old again worked as the No. 4 wideout behind Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault and Jamal Agnew. Austin has only seven receptions for 67 yards this season and isn't fantasy relevant in his current role.
Nov 1, 2021 1:41 PM EST
Austin failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Austin operated as Jacksonville's No. 4 wideout and played 17 offensive snaps, and he had minimal involvement in the aerial attack. Jamal Agnew caught five passes for 78 yards and appears to have established himself as the No. 3 receiver, while Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault -- who were both targeted 10 times Sunday -- remain the top options for QB Trevor Lawrence.
Oct 18, 2021 10:01 AM EST
Austin caught all five of his targets for 54 yards during Sunday's 37-19 loss to Tennessee.
Analysis: Austin ranked fourth among Jacksonville's wideouts with 24 offensive snaps, but he was one of only three pass catchers to secure multiple receptions. It was an unusual afternoon for the Jaguars' aerial attack, as top wide receivers Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault combined for only two receptions for 83 yards. Those two receivers will typically be much more involved, so it's difficult to see Austin replicating that production while playing so few snaps.
Oct 11, 2021 12:08 PM EST
Austin caught one of three targets for eight yards during Sunday's 24-21 loss at Cincinnati.
Analysis: Austin was activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game and wasn't expected have a significant role in his season debut, but he ended up playing 41 of 56 offensive snaps -- which ranked third among Jacksonville's wideouts -- after DJ Chark went down with a broken ankle early in the first quarter. The 31-year-old tied with Marvin Jones for second on the team in targets, all three of which came in the short passing game. Austin appears set to work as the Jaguars' No. 3 wideout behind Jones and Laviska Shenault, but the veteran journeyman is unlikely to have a significant role in the passing game week-to-week.
Oct 1, 2021 9:24 AM EST
The Jaguars activated Austin (quadriceps) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Bengals, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After missing Jacksonville's first three games while residing on injured reserve, Austin returned to practice Monday, and the team apparently saw enough from him in three practices this week to deem him ready for game action. Though he's now a member of the 53-man roster, Austin won't necessarily be one of the team's 46 active players Thursday. He's likely behind all of DJ Chark, Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault and Tyron Johnson on the depth chart at receiver, and Jamal Agnew is probably secure as Jacksonville's return specialist after he brought back a kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown Week 2 and returned a missed field goal for a 109-yard score Week 3.
Sep 30, 2021 1:21 PM EST
Austin (quad) has been placed on the IR/Designated for Return list by the Jaguars.
Analysis: With that, the Jaguars now have a three-week window during which Austin can be added to their active roster. If not, he'll remain on IR. In the meantime, Austin can practice, and assuming he does find his way back into the mix, the 31-year-old will provide the team with WR/return depth.
Sep 27, 2021 2:25 PM EST
Austin (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Coach Urban Meyer said earlier this week that Austin would be ready for the season opener, but the wideout instead landed on the injured list a couple days later. The 31-year-old will be eligible to return for Week 4, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by that point. Tyron Johnson, who was claimed off waivers Wednesday, and Jamal Agnew will serve as Jacksonville's depth options at wide receiver.
Sep 2, 2021 3:42 PM EST
Coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that Austin (quad) should be good to go for the Sept. 12 season opener, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Austin injured his quadriceps during Friday's practice, but it does not appear to be too serious. The Jaguars only kept five wideouts on their initial 53-man roster, so it is likely that they Austin will play a prominent role in the offense. The 31-year-old speedster spent time with the 49ers and Packers last season and only appeared in four games, catching five passes for 20 yards.
Aug 31, 2021 2:00 PM EST
Austin suffered a quadriceps strain at Friday's practice and is day-to-day, Jamal St. Cyrof News4JAX reports.
Analysis: Austin will likely miss Sunday's preseason finale against the Cowboys due to his injury, but a day-to-day timetable means he could be healthy in time for the regular-season opener against Houston on Sept. 12. With rookie first-round pick Travis Etienne (foot) done for the season, there could be more opportunities for Austin to earn offensive touches.
Aug 27, 2021 9:17 AM EST
Austin is signing with the Jaguars, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Jags are dealing with some WR injuries, but it's nonetheless an unusual fit for Austin, as the team already has a pair of return specialists in Jamal Agnew and Pharoh Cooper. The 31-year-old Austin will face long odds to make the Week 1 roster.
Aug 6, 2021 11:58 AM EST
Austin recorded five receptions for 20 yards and returned three punts for 14 yards over four games with the Packers in 2020.
Analysis: Austin spent the early portion of the season with the 49ers and did not join Green Bay until late November, so he did not have much of an opportunity to play anything other than a minor role. The eight-year veteran figures to get a look somewhere this summer, but it remains to be seen if that will be with the Packers or another squad.
Feb 10, 2021 2:39 PM EST
Austin caught one pass for seven yards and lost a fumble while returning a punt in Sunday's victory over the Bears.
Analysis: Austin's most notable impact on Sunday's game was a negative play, as his first-quarter fumble gave the Bears the ball on the Packers' 20-yard line. Despite the mishap, Austin figures to continue serving as both the Packers' punt returner and a gadget player on offense unless Tyler Ervin (foot) returns to action.
Jan 4, 2021 11:00 AM EST
Austin caught two passes for five yards in Sunday's victory over the Titans.
Analysis: Austin did not do much of note in Sunday's contest, but he did receive 17 snaps after playing just four snaps in each of his first two appearances with the Packers. Austin does not figure to play much more than he did Sunday, but he should continue getting a few snaps per week to give opposing defenses one more thing to think about.
Dec 28, 2020 7:49 AM EST
Austin was not targeted in Saturday's victory over the Panthers.
Analysis: Austin caught a couple passes in his Packers debut in Week 14, but he did not touch the ball on offense and was limited to punt-return duties in Saturday's contest. It's unlikely Austin's role will change much in Week 16, as the Packers will presumably rely on their longer-tenured players as they attempt to lock up the top seed in the NFC.
Dec 20, 2020 8:33 AM EST
Austin caught both of his targets and finished with eight receiving yards in Sunday's victory over the Lions. He also returned one punt for two yards.
Analysis: Austin saw his first action since signing with Green Bay in late November, and although he was on the field for just four of the 67 plays the Packers' offense ran, he was the primary option on a couple of them. The Packers figure to continue exploring ways to get Austin the ball, but don't expect a major increase in snaps or touches in the team's Week 15 matchup with the Panthers.
Dec 14, 2020 8:20 AM EST
Austin is officially active for Sunday's game at Detroit.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was a healthy scratch for his first game with the team last week, but he'll be suiting up Sunday with Tyler Ervin (ribs) on injured reserve. Austin is expected to take over return duties and could also have a minor role in the offense.
Dec 13, 2020 12:06 PM EST
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