Kevin Austin Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Elevated again for Week 2 The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Austin was elevated for the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. The wide receiver played just six total snaps in the contest that ran past four quarters. Austin will likely play a similar role against the Ravens in Week 2, only making it onto the field as a depth option when necessary.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to NOLA's practice squad Austin reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Austin played just six total snaps in Sunday's overtime loss to the Lions. The wide receiver played five offensive snaps, good for just five percent of the team's total offensive plays. Austin's extremely minimal usage in a long game signals the fourth-year player may not be required by the team in the future.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 1 The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Austin signed with the Saints' practice squad on Sept. 2 after being waived by the team on cutdown day. The wide receiver will likely see minimal targets as he is set to be the fifth option. If Austin does see the field, the majority of his snaps will likely occur on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with practice squad The Saints signed Austin to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Saints waived Austin on Monday. The wide receiver made the team's initial 53-man roster before being cut to make additional room for players claimed off waivers. The wide receiver has played in eight games for the Saints each of the last two seasons and will likely see two to three contests in 2026 via practice squad elevation to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Saints New Orleans waived Austin on Monday.

Impact Austin suited up for exactly eight games of each of the past two seasons and compiled 24 catches for 291 yards and one touchdown over that span. He initially made the Saints' 53-man roster but was then cut Monday to make room for players awarded to the team on waivers. Austin is a prime candidate to serve on New Orleans' practice squad if he clears waivers.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans Saints face intruiging wide receiver decision before final cuts After the first wave of waived players, Kevin Austin Jr. and Trey Palmer seem like the New Orleans Saints' top candidates for their last WR...

AUGUST 30 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints may finally get an answer to standout camp battle in preseason finale The New Orleans Saints final preseason game is highlighted by the Trey Palmer vs Bub Means vs Kevin Austin Jr. battle for the final WR spot...

AUGUST 27 • WHODATDISH.COM

5 Saints who need a big performance in preseason Week 2 Spencer Rattler vs Zach Wilson. Bub Means vs Kevin Austin Jr. vs Trey Palmer. New Orleans Saints position battles take center stage in the 2...

AUGUST 22 • WHODATDISH.COM

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AUGUST 19 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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AUGUST 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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JULY 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Draws nine targets in Week 18 loss Austin caught four of nine targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Falcons.

Impact With Chris Olave (blood clots) out for the regular-season finale, Austin filled the role of WR1 for Tyler Shough and drew a team-high nine targets. Austin ended up appearing in eight games for the Saints this season and finished with 13 catches for 140 yards and his first career touchdown. The 25-year-old is under contract through the 2026 campaign but likely won't be guaranteed a roster spot next summer.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Top target in Week 18 loss Austin compiled four receptions (on nine targets) for 37 yards during Sunday's 19-17 defeat versus the Falcons.

Impact Austin led the Saints in targets with No. 1 wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) inactive. The second-year wideout tallied four more than the next closest trio of pass-catchers in Dante Pettis, Audric Estime and Juwan Johnson. This caps off a solid close to the season for Austin, as he stepped up in this injury-riddled wide receiver room, totaling 13 catches (on 22 targets) for 140 yards and one touchdown. After two seasons spent between New Orleans' practice squad and active roster, Austin has now accumulated 291 receiving yards in 16 career regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Kevin Austin Jr. hauls in 15-yard slant from Shough | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 18 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. makes a clean grab on a 15-yard slant from Tyler Shough, moving the chains against the Fal...

JANUARY 4 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Stepping into key role Week 18 Austin is positioned as one of New Orleans' top starting wideouts for Sunday's season finale against the Falcons with Chris Olave (illness) ruled out for Week 18.

Impact Austin has already played more than 80 percent of offensive snaps in back-to-back games, in which span he's secured six of eight targets for 70 yards and one score. He saw those expanded opportunities due to the absence of Mason Tipton (groin), who has since been placed on IR. With Olave now also out Week 18 due a blood clot in his lung, Austin appears positioned as the No. 1 wideout for a receiving corps that also includes Dante Pettis and practice-squad players Ronnie Bell and Samori Toure. Austin will work to make the most of his elevated opportunity versus Atlanta and continue demonstrating chemistry with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Solid production in Week 17 win Austin brought in four of five targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 34-26 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Austin continued to fill an elevated role with Mason Tipton (groin) sidelined, and the second-year wideout provided season-best catch and receiving yardage totals while also equaling his season high in targets. The Notre Dame product has multiple receptions in three consecutive games heading into the Week 18 finale on the road against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Shough rallies the Saints with a big second half to beat the Titans 34-26

Tyler Shough threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Austin Jr. with 6:22 left to put New Orleans Saints ahead to stay as they rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Tennessee...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Shough back-shoulder bullseye to Kevin Austin for first NFL TD | Saints-Titans Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 17 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. grabs his first NFL touchdown on a 10-yard back-shoulder bullseye from quarterback Tyler S...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Snags two passes Week 16 Austin posted two receptions (on three targets) for 18 yards during Sunday's 29-6 win over the Jets.

Impact Austin served as the Saints' No. 3 wideout after being signed to the active roster Thursday. The second-year undrafted receiver was added for depth after Devaughn Vele (shoulder) was placed on IR, and while Dante Pettis was still considered questionable to play with an illness. Pettis ended up playing, but he logged just one target. Meanwhile, the Saints were led in targets by WR1 Chris Olave (16), TE1 Juwan Johnson (nine), Taysom Hill (six) and Mason Tipton (five). Austin will likely serve as the Saints' WR3/WR4 over the final two weeks of the regular season, but his production should be pretty limited.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Saints signed Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Austin has bounced between the Saints' active roster and practice squad all season, playing in five games for the franchise. The wide receiver has accumulated three receptions for 33 yards on six targets so far in the 2025 campaign. With Devaughn Vele (shoulder) ruled out and Dante Pettis (illness) listed as questionable, Austin is set to take on a role as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Chris Olave and Mason Tipton for Sunday's game against the Jets.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Austin reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Austin played a season-high 38 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Panthers, catching three of five targets for 33 yards. With Devaughn Vele going down with a shoulder injury against Carolina, Austin could be in line for an elevated Week 16 role against the Jets.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Shough zips 18-yard strike over the middle to Kevin Austin Jr. | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 15 New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough rips it to wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. for a 18-yard catch and run into Carolina Panthers ter...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Joins active roster Week 15 The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Austin has bounced back and forth between the Saints' practice squad and active roster this season, and this will be his second straight practice-squad elevation. The 25-year-old tallied two offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps during last week's win over Tampa Bay, and it's unlikely he'll see much action while once again operating as the fifth wideout behind Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton and Dante Pettis. Austin has logged just one target across four appearances this season. He is eligible to be elevated from New Orleans' practice squad to the active roster one more time for the remainder of this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes way back to practice squad New Orleans reverted Austin to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact After being cut Dec. 2, Austin signed to the Saints' practice squad Thursday. He was then elevated for Sunday's win over Tampa Bay and logged two offensive snaps along with five special-teams snaps without recording any stats. Austin has yet to catch a pass through four games this season, so he's unlikely to be a viable fantasy asset for games in which he's active.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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