He posted career highs in receptions (52), receiving yards (473), and receiving touchdowns (five).

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The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo explains why the Dallas Cowboys are re-signing wide receiver Tavon Austin. This decision had fans and reporters scratching their heads why. Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games and the Monday night matchup. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper suffered a thigh bruise Sunday vs. the Jets, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports. Keep track of the latest news and notes from NFL training camps. Where do the Redskins stand with Dwayne Haskins?

Randall Cobb will continue fielding punts. Received? And it's a different deal.". His unofficial time was 4.38 seconds. Austin has now been held catchless in five consecutive games and has just two rushes for 27 yards during that span.

[47], Big East Special Teams Player of the Year, "In new Rams offense, has Tavon Austin finally found his ideal role?

Austin, 30, played the past two seasons with the Cowboys after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Rams. Watch highlights from the Week 5 games between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport explains why the San Francisco 49ers are pursuing wide receivers Tavon Austin, J.J. Nelson in free agency. and it wouldn't surprise us to see the team look into other options shortly as league-wide roster trimming occurs. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. "He's a playmaker, he's a mismatch.

The NFL has evolved into more and more of a college look: Spread the field, get the football in playmakers' hands.

Neil Reynolds from Sky Sports recaps Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season. The deal included a $7.653 million signing bonus. It was Austin's first receiving TD of the year, adding to a rushing touchdown he scored Week 7 against next Sunday's opponents, the Eagles. "I expected him to run fast," NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said of Austin. [38] However on March 15, 2018, Austin agreed to a restructured contract that voided the final three years of his contract while paying him his $5 million in guarantees and an additional $3 million in incentives.

(Knee): Austin is on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury. The 2013 first-round pick has been held to single-digit yardage or worse in six of nine games this season and has just one game with more than two touches. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2015. Tavon Austin, WR, San Francisco 49ers, stats and updates at CBSSports.com. While the veteran speedster saw nearly three times as many snaps on offense under new OC Kellen Moore than he did the season before, Austin did little with the extra opportunities, winding up with nearly identical production to 2018, when he totaled 195 scrimmage yards and two TDs.

[11][12] As a senior in 2012, he finished with 114 receptions for 1,289 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns to go along with 643 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Expect Austin to assume his duties as the team's top punt returner.

Cam Newton might not play Week 3 versus the Cardinals. Brian Baldinger says it's not as complicated as it seems. If Austin is indeed unable to go, expect Randall Cobb to step up as Dallas' primary punt returner. He also gained three yards on two carries.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin pulls out the tricks on fake double reverse. Austin caught his only target for a 59-yard touchdown in Sunday's 44-21 win over the Rams. Watch the best plays from the Week 3 match up between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks. That speed could be uniquely utilized in sub packages as part of Kyle Shanahan's offensive scheme, which often utilizes wide receiver motion on jet sweeps and designated screens.

Coach Jason Garrett said Thursday that Austin is improving but remains in the concussion protocol, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

[8], As a junior in 2011, Austin had 100 receptions for 1,180 yards and eight touchdowns. An unrestricted free agent, Austin could be brought back as wideout depth if Amari Cooper and Randall Cobb wind up signing elsewhere, but he's unlikely to be a major factor in whichever offense he finds himself in next season. Austin thus joins fellow receivers Jalen Hurd and J.J. Nelson on the 49ers' IR list.

NFL Network draft analyst Charles Davis placed Austin in a much different class than Goodwin. It was later adjusted to 4.34 seconds. The Cowboys bounced back from last week's prime-time defeat on Sunday but outlasting the Lions in Detroit. Austin failed to catch his only target but took his lone carry 20 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Eagles. During the second quarter of a Week 7 game against the division rival Seattle Seahawks, a game in which the Rams were already up 14–3, Austin was the designated punt return man on a play. Austin (5-8, 185) was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams as the eighth overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Hilton is ready for action. Latest on WR Tavon Austin including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Or write about sports? He also failed to return a punt for a touchdown, something he had accomplished every year prior, and tied a career-high for fumbles with five. A 30-year-old native of Baltimore, MD, Austin spent four years (2009-12) at West Virginia University where he appeared in 52 games (41 starts) and finished with 288 receptions for 3,413 yards and 29 touchdowns on offense to go along with 97 kickoff returns for 2,407 yards and four touchdowns and 34 punt returns for 433 yards and one touchdown on special teams. Austin did not bring in his only target during Sunday's 13-9 loss to New England. They might be back to the free-agent board after his injury. [9] He was named a first team All-American by CBS Sports. The former Dunbar and West Virginia all-purpose star ran an unofficial time of 4.25 seconds in the 40-yard dash Sunday at the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. | COMMENTARY, A guide to Baltimore ballot questions and other referendums for Maryland voters, What we know and don’t know, so far, about Hunter Biden’s laptop, [More from sports] Ravens turn attention to AFC North-leading Steelers after bye week: ‘They’re a very talented group’, [More from sports] Ravens signing WR Dez Bryant to practice squad, per multiple reports, Ravens signing WR Dez Bryant to practice squad, per multiple reports, The Steelers are undefeated, but the Ravens are favored in Week 8 clash, NFL MVP watch, Week 7: Tom Brady looks better than ever, Survey says: Annapolis City Attorney Mike Lyles and family appear on ‘Family Feud’ game show this week with Steve Harvey, Hogan seeks to boost late attempt to defeat referendum that would give legislators more budget power.

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He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

In 2019 with Dallas, Austin appeared in 14 games and finished with 13 receptions for 177 yards and one touchdown to go along with six rushing attempts for 47 yards. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site.

Austin will miss his second straight game. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was throwing dimes against the Miami Dolphins, finishing with five touchdown passes. In track & field, Austin competed as a sprinter and jumper.

He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.