WR
Kevin Austin Jr.
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- Free agent
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- Age
- 26
- NFL status
- Active
- Next game
- vs ATL Mon 8:15 PM ET
News
- The Saints signed Austin from their practice squad to their active roster Thursday.
Austin was elevated from the practice squad each of the first three weeks, so this signing was necessary for him to continue to be part of New Orleans' gameday roster. The Notre Dame product hasn't been a big part of the team's offense, however, logging just 20 offensive snaps across three contests and catching his only target for seven yards. Austin should continue to work in a depth wideout role behind Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance.
RotoWire via ESPN - Austin reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Austin played 10 of 74 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Raiders but didn't draw a target in the passing game. He also logged eight snaps on special teams. If Barion Brown (hamstring) misses additional time, Austin could be elevated again for Week 4.
RotoWire via ESPN - The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Austin has been elevated for a third consecutive week, meaning the Saints have elected to exhaust the wide receiver's final practice squad elevation just three weeks into the 2026 regular season. Austin has logged 10 offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps over his two contests, catching his only target for seven yards.
RotoWire via ESPN - Austin reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Austin was elevated to the active roster for the second straight week, and he caught his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Ravens. He also logged four snaps with the special-teams unit, and he can be elevated one more time before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.
RotoWire via ESPN - The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN
Injury reports
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League history
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