Bless Austin CB FA Wed 4/27/22 3:18 PM
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Austin signed a contract with the Broncos on Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin's addition to the Broncos secondary comes after a three-day audition during their recent minicamp. The former Rutgers product appeared in 11 games for the Seahawks last season and recorded 10 tackles (eight solo), which was a career low. Austin will likely provide depth at corner for the Broncos in 2022.
Bless Austin CB FA Tue 1/4/22 9:02 PM
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Austin was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin spent 10 days on the COVID list and has missed the Seahawks' last two games. Now healthy, Austin should be able to play in the season finale against the Cardinals and continue to provide depth in the secondary, while also contributing on special teams.
Bless Austin CB FA Sat 12/25/21 10:05 PM
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Austin (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin was previously questionable with a shoulder injury, but he will now miss Sunday against the Bears due to COVID. With D.J. Reed also on the COVID list and yet to clear protocols, the Seahawks' secondary will be ailing Sunday against the Bears. John Reid will likely see a significant uptick in snaps.
Bless Austin CB FA Wed 11/17/21 8:40 PM
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CB FA
Austin (personal) wasn't listed on the Seahawks' injury report Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin signed with the Seahawks in early September and missed his first game in Week 10 as he was dealing with a personal matter. The cornerback hasn't played any defensive snaps all season but his next chance to return to the field will come in Week 11 against the Cardinals.
Bless Austin CB FA Sat 11/13/21 6:45 PM
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CB FA
Austin won't play Sunday against the Packers due to a personal matter, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin hasn't played any defensive snaps this season, but he'll be unable to suit up in Week 10. His next chance to play will be Nov. 21 against Arizona.
Bless Austin CB FA Sun 9/5/21 8:09 PM
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CB FA
Austin signed with the Seahawks on Sunday, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin failed to make the Jets' 53-man roster this year, but he'll now attempt to carve out a role in Seattle to begin the regular season. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 games with the Jets in 2020 and recorded 63 tackles (50 solo).
Bless Austin CB FA Thu 9/2/21 1:06 AM
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Austin was waived by the Jets on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin played 682 defensive snaps in 11 games for the Jets last season, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him let go. The 2019 sixth-round pick recorded 63 tackles (50 solo), four pass breakups and one forced fumble in 2020.
Bless Austin CB FA Sat 1/2/21 5:51 PM
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Austin (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Austin, who's played 100 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps the past two weeks, will miss the 2020 finale as Lamar Jackson likely fills in across from Bryce Hall. Austin racked up 63 tackles (50 solo), four passes defensed and one forced fumble in 11 games this season.
Bless Austin CB FA Fri 1/1/21 11:00 AM
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CB FA
Austin is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots with a non-COVID-19 illness, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 2019 sixth-round pick has stepped into a starting role for the Jets this season, but his availability for the season finale is in question. Lamar Jackson could have an increased role Sunday if Austin is sidelined.
Bless Austin CB FA Sun 12/13/20 9:11 PM
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Austin finished with seven tackles in Sunday's 40-3 loss to the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Austin returned after a three-week stint on IR due to a neck injury and picked up where he left off, bringing his tackle total to 25 over his last three appearances. The physical cornerback's high tackle totals are due in part to receivers frequently catching the ball in front of him as he attempts to prevent deep shots. That bend but don't break approach hasn't exactly been working for him or the rest of New York's defense, but Austin's starting spot isn't in jeopardy at the moment given the team's lack of enticing cornerback alternatives.