Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Thu 11/24/22 5:25 PM

Calitro was waived by the Giants on Thursday, Dan Benton of Giants Wire reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro began the season as a starter, but he quickly fell down the depth chart and hasn't played since Week 6. His departure comes as the team elevated Devery Hamilton and Trenton Thompson from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Cowboys. Calitro will now likely pursue opportunities elsewhere, unless the Giants' intention is to bring him back once Hamilton and Thompson likely revert to the practice squad after Week 12.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Wed 9/7/22 10:55 PM

Calitro and Tae Crowder are listed as the starting linebackers on the Giants' first unofficial depth chart, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's been quite an ascension for Calitro, who wasn't even signed until late July and has played only 20 NFL snaps since 2019. He impressed with three takeaways during preseason action and now has a chance to take over the starting role initially expected to be filled by Blake Martinez, who was released by New York last week.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Fri 9/2/22 1:44 AM

Calitro is a candidate to take on a starting role at inside linebacker after Blake Martinez was released Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro was a late-July addition to the squad and was initially a long shot to make the 53-man roster. However, he stood out during the preseason slate, racking up 11 solo tackles, five pressures, a recovered fumble and two interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown) over 101 defense snaps. Calitro has played primarily on special teams over the past two seasons between the Broncos and Bengals, but he did see a fair amount of action on defense in his first two NFL campaigns with Seattle and Jacksonville. Rookie Micah McFadden could be the more likely candidate to take over Martinez's starting role for the Giants, but even in that scenario Calitro's role should get a boost.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Sun 7/31/22 3:09 PM

Calitro signed with the Giants on Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro played five games with Cincinnati last season, though he was mostly used on special teams. The linebacker did log 20 defensive snaps and collected six tackles (four solo). New York waived Justin Hilliard (ankle) in a corresponding move.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Mon 12/27/21 4:57 PM

The Bengals signed Calitro to the active roster from the practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro has been elevated to the Bengals' active roster each of the last three weeks, contributing on special teams. Now that he has signed to the active roster, he'll continue to provide depth in the Bengals' linebacker unit on game day.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Mon 11/15/21 4:15 PM

Calitro signed with the Bengals' practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro was with the Bears in training camp, but he injured his hand in a preseason game and later was waived off injured reserve. He also spent time with the Broncos and Bengals in 2020, appearing in 13 games on special teams duty, all with Denver. With Akeem Davis-Gaither (foot) placed on IR on Monday, the Bengals' linebacker unit is banged up enough for Calitro to eventually see time on the active roster.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Thu 8/26/21 12:41 AM

Calitro (hand) was waived off injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Bears on Wednesday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro suffered the hand injury during Saturday's preseason game and landed on injured reserve Monday. It's unclear if the 27-year-old will be healthy for the start of the regular season, but he's now an unrestricted free agent.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Mon 8/23/21 7:52 PM

Calitro (hand) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro sustained the injury during Saturday's preseason loss to the Bears, and he'll now be sidelined for the full 2021 season. He totaled three tackles in 13 games for Denver last season.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Mon 5/17/21 9:31 PM

Calitro signed a contract with the Bears on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Calitro will head to Chicago after becoming a free agent in March. He spent the 2020 season in Denver, registering three tackles in 13 games.

Austin Calitro
EDR/LB FA
Mon 3/15/21 2:38 PM

The Broncos will not place a tender on restricted free agent Calitro, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
O'Halloran confirmed that Denver does not intend to re-sign the 27-year-old, leaving him the invitation to seek employment elsewhere. During Calitro's 2019 campaign with Jacksonville, the inside linebacker recorded four starts while compiling 40 tackles, four tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Last season as a member of the Broncos, Calitro was utilized exclusively as a special-teams contributor over his 13 appearances.