ALEX AUSTIN NEWS

Placed on IR The Patriots placed Austin (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The cornerback will be forced to miss at least the next four games. Austin has appeared in all 12 games this season, logging 13 tackles (10 solo) and one pass breakup across 144 defensive snaps and another 120 on special teams.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

One-on-One with Alex Austin | Patriots Unfiltered on TV Alex Francisco sits down with Patriots corner back Alex Austin to talk about the communication during the Patriots home opener against the R...

SEPTEMBER 11 • PATRIOTS.COM

Alex Austin intercepts the Sam Howell pass vs. Minnesota Vikings Alex Austin intercepts the Sam Howell pass vs. Minnesota Vikings, 08/16/2025

AUGUST 16 • PATRIOTS.COM

Will Campbell, Javon Baker, Garrett Bradbury, Craig Woodson and Alex Austin | Player Media Availability 8/10 Patriots players Will Campbell, Javon Baker, Garrett Bradbury, Craig Woodson, and Alex Austin address the media on Sunday, August 10, 2025....

AUGUST 10 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots offense shines in 48-18 exhibition win over Commanders, as Washington rests starters, vets

Rookie TreVeyon Henderson had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the game, quarterback Drake Maye added a 5-yard touchdown run and the New England Patriots beat the...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Khyiris Tonga, Josh Dobbs, Harold Landry III, Craig Woodson, Cole Strange and Alex Austin | Player Media Availability 7/29 Patriots players Khyiris Tonga, Joshua Dobbs, Harold Landry III, Craig Woodson, Cole Strange, and Alex Austin address the media on Tuesday,...

JULY 29 • PATRIOTS.COM

Tender placed by New England The Patriots placed an exclusive rights tender on Austin on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Austin missed eight regular-season games in 2024 due to an ankle injury. He returned in Week 12 against the Dolphins, and over the final six games of the season he accrued nine tackles (eight solo) and five pass defenses. Austin will likely sign the tender and return for the 2025 season, and he'll have a chance to earn the second starting outside cornerback job opposite Christian Gonzalez (concussion).

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

CB Alex Austin comments on uncertain future with Patriots Alex Austin wants to stay in New England

FEBRUARY 13 • USATODAY.COM

Allow Me to Introduce Myself | Alex Austin Patriots cornerback Alex Austin introduces himself and talks about growing up in California. Austin speaks to his life-long love of football...

JANUARY 3 • PATRIOTS.COM

Alex Austin's PBU thwarts Colts on third down New England Patriots defensive back Alex Austin's pass-break-up on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman thwarts the Colts third-...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Moves back to 53-man roster Austin (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.

Impact Austin's 21-day window was nearing a close, but he did log a set of full practices last week, despite remaining on IR. Now healthy, the 23-year-old should be on the field Sunday against the Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Austin (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Austin will now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before needing to be placed on the active roster. The second-year pro was mostly being used on special teams before the injury, and once healthy will likely return to the same role.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Austin (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Austin had already been ruled out for the Patriots' Week 4 matchup against the 49ers due to an ankle issue before shifting to IR on Saturday. The second-year corner is now in line to miss at least New England's next four games, so Isaiah Bolden could see more snaps in the Patriots' secondary for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 4 Austin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Impact Austin is dealing with an apparent ankle injury and will be forced to sit out Week 4 as a result. Marcellas Dial and Marco Wilson are two candidates to see an increase in workload at cornerback in Austin's absence versus New England.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Austin 8/18: "Overall I am always competing" Patriots defensive back Alex Austin addresses the media on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Alex Austin 7/30: "Building every day" Patriots defensive back Alex Austin addresses the media on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

JULY 30, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Alex Austin 6/12: "We got a lot of guys that can play" Patriots cornerback Alex Austin addresses the media on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

JUNE 12, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Alex Austin 6/4: "Trusting the process" Patriots defensive back Alex Austin addresses the media on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

JUNE 4, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Re-Sign Cornerback Alex Austin The New England Patriots have increased their cornerback depth by signing second-year defensive back Alex Austin, prior to the start of NFL...

MARCH 7, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Alex Austin picks off Josh Allen's deep ball for key INT New England Patriots rookie defensive back Alex Austin picks off Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's deep ball for key interception.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Alex Austin 11/3: "I'm ready to work" Patriots defensive back Alex Austin addresses the media on Friday, November 3, 2023.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Alex Austin NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Props 2023

See current odds on Alex Austin to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, with stats, player props and betting insights.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • Data Skrive

Who is Alex Austin? Bills' final selection could fit right in to defense (4 things to know) The Bills' final pick came at No. 252.

MAY 1, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM