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Fast Facts: Alex Austin Dolphins add cornerback with starting experience and special teams prowess.

MARCH 20 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Patriots find much-needed secondary depth after Alex Austin's departure The Patriots added another depth piece to their defensive roster through free agency by signing CB Kindle Vildor.

MARCH 19 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Dolphins sign Austin The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed cornerback Alex Austin.

MARCH 12 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Inks deal with Miami Austin and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact Austin mostly served on special teams for the Patriots during the 2025 regular season, finishing with 13 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defense across 12 games. He'll likely reprise that role in Miami while also providing depth in the secondary.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not tendered by New England Austin was informed Wednesday by the Patriots that they will not tender him a contract as a restricted free agent, so he will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league...

Impact Austin appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Patriots in 2025. The 2023 seventh-round draft pick of the Bills has registered 31 tackles (25 solo) and eight passes defensed in 29 NFL appearances split between Buffalo and New England. Austin is likely to land a depth cornerback role somewhere on the open market.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Patriots activated Austin (wrist) off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Austin has been sidelined since the team's Week 12 win over the Bengals but will seemingly make his return during Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans. The 24-year-old should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender against Houston.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Roster Analysis: Patriots Activate CB Alex Austin and Elevate Two Players for Sunday's Divisional Round Matchup vs. the Texans Along with activating Austin, the Patriots elevated RB D'Ernest Johnson and DT Leonard Taylor III for Sunday's playoff showdown vs. the Texa...

JANUARY 17 • PATRIOTS.COM

Turns in full practice Wednesday Austin (wrist) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Austin practiced in full Wednesday for the first time since he was placed on New England's injured reserve list back in November. He still hasn't been fully activated from IR, but his recent activity signals he might be ready to play in the Divisional Round versus the Texans.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Chargers Austin was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's wild-card game against the Chargers.

Impact Austin turned in three limited practices for the second consecutive week, but it won't be enough for him to return. He hasn't played since Week 12, though he could be back for the divisional round should the Patriots defeat the Chargers on Sunday night.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return to practice Austin (wrist) is returning to practice Wednesday, per head coach Mike Vrabel, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Austin landed on injured reserve Nov. 25 due to a wrist injury. His return to practice Wednesday means he's eligible to be activated at any time, though it remains to be seen if New England will make that move ahead of Sunday's Week 18 game against the Dolphins. Prior to getting hurt, Austin had played in the Patriots' first 12 contests, logging 144 snaps on defense and 120 on special teams.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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