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Miles Austin WR DAL
3 Months Dallas Cowboys Comment

Owner Jerry Jones says the Cowboys have no plans to release Miles Austin.

Jones indicates a restructure could take place. ESPN's Adam Schefter caused stirs Saturday by saying Austin's release could occur in the "coming days," but that's not going to happen. Dallas' plans could change if Austin refuses the pay cut.

Miles Austin WR DAL
3 Months Dallas Cowboys Comment

ESPN Dallas' Calvin Watkins says the Cowboys have not discussed cutting Miles Austin.

Cutting Austin would save Dallas $3.6 million against the cap, and ESPN's Adam Schefter said the receiver could be a cap casualty in the "coming days." He has four years left on a seven-year deal, and the Cowboys may approach him about a restructure. Behind Dez Bryant and Austin, Dallas doesn't have much quality receiver depth.

Miles Austin WR DAL
3 Months Dallas Cowboys Comment

ESPN's Adam Schefter considers Miles Austin a "potential salary cap casualty" in the "coming days."

Releasing Austin would save the Cowboys $5 million versus the cap. Dallas was expected to approach Austin about a restructured contract after the season. With Schefter's report coming at this point in time, it's fair to wonder if Austin turned down a proposed pay cut. Austin is still an effective No. 2 and slot receiver, but lower-leg injuries have sapped his explosion and vertical speed.

Miles Austin WR DAL
3 Months Dallas Cowboys Comment

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has attributed Miles Austin's persistent hamstring injuries to dehydration.

Garrett also believes the coaching staff needs to "protect Austin from himself" during the week. "The only issue we've had with Miles is simply health," Garrett added. "I was really proud of him last year because he wasn't healthy and he wasn't healthy the whole year. I saw a really good burst from him maybe about twice and he still caught 66 or so balls and was a productive player."

Miles Austin WR DAL
4 Months Dallas Cowboys Comment

DallasCowboys.com believes the Cowboys should "try to renegotiate" the four years and $30.5 million remaining on Miles Austin's contract, and considers his roster spot "far from a sure thing."

Jerry Jones' in-house website has a strong take on his No. 2 receiver's contract. The Dallas Morning News reported last week the Cowboys are "expected to approach" Austin about restructuring, and it certainly sounds like that will be the case. With Austin currently due $6.7 million in 2013, the Cowboys could reportedly save $5 million against the cap if they release Austin "early in the offseason." We agree Austin is overpaid and a prime restructure candidate, but we doubt the Cowboys would decimate their receiver depth by releasing him.

Miles Austin WR DAL
5 Months Dallas Cowboys 1 Comment

The Cowboys are expected to approach Miles Austin about restructuring his contract this offseason.

Due $6.732 million in 2013, Austin is overpaid for an injury-prone No. 2 receiver. It won't get interesting unless Austin declines to renegotiate. The Cowboys don't have a receiver ready to step in opposite Dez Bryant. NT Jay Ratliff could also be asked to restructure this offseason.

Miles Austin WR DAL
5 Months Dallas Cowboys Comment

Miles Austin sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 17 at the Redskins.

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