Wide receiver Tavon Austin officially announced his retirement from the NFL on social media on Tuesday. Austin was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the eighth overall pick in 2013 out of West Virginia. He spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Rams before playing for the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars. The 34-year-old hadn't appeared in an NFL game since 2021 with the Jags, when he caught 24 of his 37 targets for 213 yards and one touchdown in 13 games (three starts). The nine-year NFL veteran finished his career with a total of 244 catches on 407 targets for 2,239 yards and 16 touchdowns in 113 games (53 starts). Austin's two best seasons were in 2015 and 2016 with the Rams, when he combined for 982 yards and eight touchdowns.
Aug 13, 2024 8:09 PM EST
The Bills cut Austin from their practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Oct 6, 2022 4:43 PM EST
Austin was released from the Bills' practice squad Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Oct 5, 2022 5:37 PM EST
Austin signed with the Bills' practice squad Wednesday, Alex White of the team's official site reports.
Aug 31, 2022 7:34 PM EST
Austin was released by the Bills on Monday.
Aug 22, 2022 6:37 AM EST
The Bills signed Austin to a one-year contract Friday.
Jun 3, 2022 6:21 AM EST
Austin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Jan 9, 2022 8:52 AM EST
Austin caught three of four targets for two yards during Sunday's 50-10 loss to the Patriots.
Jan 2, 2022 11:55 PM EST
Austin caught six of seven targets for 68 yards and had three carries for 21 yards during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jets.
Dec 27, 2021 1:57 PM EST
Austin caught three of five targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 20-0 loss at Tennessee.
Dec 13, 2021 11:15 AM EST
Austin caught both his targets for 21 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Falcons.
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.
Nov 26, 2021 1:07 PM EST
Austin (shoulder) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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.
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.
Nov 1, 2021 1:41 PM EST
Austin failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Dolphins.
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.
Oct 11, 2021 12:08 PM EST
Austin caught one of three targets for eight yards during Sunday's 24-21 loss at Cincinnati.
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.
Sep 30, 2021 1:21 PM EST
Austin (quad) has been placed on the IR/Designated for Return list by the Jaguars.
Sep 27, 2021 2:25 PM EST
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