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Plays eight games in 2024 Austin collected 11 of 22 targets for 151 yards across eight regular-season appearances for the Saints in 2024.

Impact Austin started the regular season on New Orleans' practice squad and didn't see the field until being called into action Week 10. He went on to play in the final eight games of the regular season, as the Saints' receiving corps was extremely depleted while wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) were sidelined for the final nine and 11 games of the season, respectively. Austin played at least half of offensive snaps in all but one of his eight appearances, but he never logged more than three receptions in any of these contests. Instead, wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling and tight ends Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau (knee) all commanded more targets than Austin over this stretch. Austin is slated to become an exclusive rights free agent following the 2025 season.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Rattler floats 23-yard pass to Kevin Austin Jr. to enter red zone | Saints-Raiders Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 17 New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler floats the 23-yard pass to wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. to enter the red zone against the L...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Unable to cash in on five targets Austin logged 44 of the Saints' 68 snaps on offense and recorded one catch for five yards on five targets in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants.

Impact Austin has handled snap shares north of 60 percent in each of the Saints' last three games, essentially making him the team's No. 2 wideout during that time. Despite seeing steady playing time, Austin hasn't made much of an imprint on the box score, producing a 5-54-0 receiving line on 10 targets to go with nine rushing yards during that stretch.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Saints' active roster New Orleans Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Austin had been elevated from the practice squad for the Saints' last three games due to multiple injuries to the wide receiver corps. Over that span, Austin caught six passes (on seven targets) for 85 yards, and he saw his snap count on offense steadily increase. Austin will likely be on the field in three-wideout sets alongside Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Cedrick Wilson for Sunday's game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Due to injury woes in New Orleans' receiving corps, Austin has been a regular in the offense the past three games, including Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams, when he hauled in all three targets for 31 yards and recorded a nine-yard carry. He also ranked second in snaps (43 of 70) among the team's healthy wide receivers behind Marquez Valdes-Scantling (53, 2-36-1 line on three targets). Considering the Saints have used the maximum three elevations on Austin, he'll need to be signed to the active roster in order to play this coming Sunday at the Giants.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Austin Jr. on opportunity, Marquez Valdes-Scantling 12/2/2024 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. speaks with the media on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center the...

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Elevated for Week 13 The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact It's the third and final time the Saints are allowed to elevate Austin from the practice squad this season. The 24-year-old wideout played in the two games prior to the Saints' Week 12 bye, catching three passes on four targets for 54 yards over that span.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Austin appeared in his second consecutive game in the Saint's Week 11 win over the Browns, catching one of his two targets for 18 yards while playing 43 total snaps (39 offensive and four on special teams). The Notre Dame product played behind just Cedrick Wilson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Sunday, and he's expected to be elevated to the Saints' active roster again for the Week 13 matchup against Rams.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad New Orleans elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the second straight week that Austin has been elevated from the practice squad. He played 29 snaps (25 on offense, four on special teams) in Week 10 against Atlanta, during which he caught all two of his targets for 36 yards. Austin could see similar usage against the Browns on Sunday if Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact The wide receiver played on 26 offensive snaps and caught two passes for 36 yards in the Saints' 20-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday. Austin also played four snaps on special teams in his first NFL regular-season appearance. With New Orleans' wide receiving corps decimated by injuries, only Mason Tipton and Marquez Valdes-Scantling played on more offensive snaps than Austin in the game, but Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) may be available to return next week.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Austin Jr.'s second reception goes for 22 yards | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 10 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. makes his second reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kevin Austin Jr. taps his toes for a first-down conversion | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 10 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. high points a 14-yard pass from Saints quarterback Derek Carr and is able to tap both of h...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Elevated for Week 10 The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Austin and fellow practice squad wide receiver Dante Pettis will be on the Saints' active roster for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Both will provide depth at wideout with Chris Olave (concussion) and Bub Means (ankle) on injured reserve and Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) ruled out. Austin opted to stay in New Orleans on the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in the Big Easy Austin signed with the Saints' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Austin was unable to crack New Orleans' final 53-man roster, but he'll now have the opportunity to stick with the franchise and develop from their practice squad.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New Orleans The Saints waived Austin on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Austin spent training camp and the preseason with New Orleans after signing in late July. The third-year wideout spent most of the previous two years in Jacksonville and has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game. This preseason, Austin recorded a 2-18-0 receiving line across 97 offensive snaps.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Austin Jr. on signing with team, his skill set | Saints Training Camp 2024 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr.'s post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2024 on Wednesday, July 24 ahead of th...

JULY 24, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Five Things to Know about Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish standout joins Saints after completing season in UFL

JULY 23, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Inks with New Orleans The Saints signed Austin to a one-year contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Austin is still looking for a chance to make his NFL debut after spending the 2022 campaign on the Jaguars' practice squad. He'll now get a chance to spend training camp competing for a reserve role in New Orleans' wide receiver room.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Stallions' Adrian Martinez finds Kevin Austin Jr. for a 40-yard TD to regain the lead late vs. Battlehawks

MAY 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

In the film room with future Irish wideout Kevin Austin Four-star wideout Kevin Austin is shutting down his recruitment. Here is a quick refresher of what Austin will bring to the table once he si...

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jaguars Sign Kevin Austin, 13 Others to Reserve/Future Contracts Most of the Jaguars’ practice squad will return to the roster this offseason.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lands future deal The Jaguars signed Austin to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Austin spent the entire 2022 campaign on the Jaguars' practice squad. With his new contract, he'll be able to stick around the organization and have a chance to compete for a larger role during the offseason.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Stallions' Adrian Martinez finds Kevin Austin Jr. for a 40-yard TD to regain the lead late vs. Battlehawks