Austin announced his retirement Tuesday, ESPN reports.
Austin played in nine seasons in the NFL between four different teams and five different cities. While he never achieved a 1,000-yard receiving season, he provided memorable utility and energy as a ball-carrier throughout his tenure.
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Tavon Austin: Officially let go from Buffalo
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The Bills cut Austin from their practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Austin was dismissed from the Bills' practice squad Thursday after the team was given a practice squad exemption for the 32-year-old Wednesday. Across nine NFL seasons, Austin has recorded 244 receptions, 2,239 yards and 16 touchdowns, while he's also added 199 rushes for 1,361 yards and 10 more scores in that span. However, the 176-pounder has proven to be an effective return specialist throughout his career, as he's amassed 1,515 total punt-return yards. Austin could still provide the same boost as a returner for another team if given the opportunity.
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Tavon Austin: Parting ways with Bills
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The Bills were given a practice squad exemption for Austin on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Austin previously signed with Buffalo's practice squad after failing to carve out a roster spot in the team's crowded wide receiver corps this preseason. The 32-year-old caught 24 of his 37 targets for 213 yards and a touchdown over 13 games with Jacksonville last season, marking his most significant usage in the passing game since 2016 with the Rams. Austin totaled 1,515 punt-return yards and 1,361 rushing yards during his first nine seasons in the NFL, and his best value may come in a similar specialist role moving forward.
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Tavon Austin: Joins Buffalo's practice squad
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Austin signed with the Bills' practice squad Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.
Austin didn't garner much interest on the open market after being released by Buffalo, so he'll settle for a spot on the practice squad. He fills a similar gadget role to the one occupied by Isaiah McKenzie (undisclosed) and Jamison Crowder. so Austin's best chance at getting a shot with the Bills during the season would likely be in the event of an injury to one of those two.
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Tavon Austin: No room in crowded offense
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Austin was released by the Bills on Monday.
The Bills have a whole host of promising receivers competing for limited spots, and several of the younger players have simply shined more than the 2013 first-round pick this summer. Austin's best bet to latching on with another team may be finding a home where a capable punt returner is needed.
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Bills' Tavon Austin: Finds home in Buffalo
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The Bills signed Austin to a one-year contract Friday.
Austin will get a chance to compete for a role in Buffalo's high-octane offense heading into his age-31 season. The veteran appeared in 13 games with the Jaguars last year and managed 24 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown on 37 targets. If he can log a strong offseason, Austin could find himself vying with Isaiah McKenzie and Khalil Shakir for depth opportunities. Austin also offers the ability to return punts.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Austin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Austin played at least 60 percent of the offensive snaps the past two games but won't suit up for Sunday's season finale. The 31-year-old is once again set to become a free agent after totaling 24 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown to go along with three carries for 21 yards this season. Jaydon Mickens and Josh Hammond will compete for reps as Jacksonville's No. 4 wideout Week 18.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Produces little on three catches
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Austin caught three of four targets for two yards during Sunday's 50-10 loss to the Patriots.
Austin finished third on the team in targets and second in receptions Sunday, but it didn't result in any worthwhile yardage. The 31-year-old predictably fell back to earth after posting 89 yards from scrimmage last week, and he'll enter Week 18 with 24 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown through 13 games this season.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Totals 89 scrimmage yards
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Austin caught six of seven targets for 68 yards and had three carries for 21 yards during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jets.
The 31-year-old finished second on the team in targets, receptions and yardage as he played 59 percent of the offensive snaps with Laviska Shenault (shoulder/foot) sidelined on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The 89 yards from scrimmage is by far Austin's best production of the season, but he shouldn't be expected to replicate it across the final two weeks of the season, regardless of his role.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Secures three receptions
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Austin caught three of five targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 20-0 loss at Tennessee.
Austin saw his most playing time (26 offensive snaps) since Week 8 and tied a season high with five targets, but he was unable to turn those looks into anything notable. The journeyman wideout has 14 receptions for 132 yards and one touchdown in 10 games this season.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Scores first TD since 2019
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Austin caught both his targets for 21 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Falcons.
Austin reached the end zone for the first time since 2019 on a seven-yard reception during the third quarter, which was Jacksonville's only touchdown of the contest. The 31-year-old is entrenched as the team's No. 4 wideout and played only 13 of 73 offensive snaps Sunday, so he doesn't have much fantasy appeal in his current role.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Available for Week 12
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Austin (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Austin progressed steadily throughout the week, starting as a non-participant Wednesday and finishing as a full participantFriday. With Jamal Agnew (hip) on injured reserve, Austin and Laquon Treadwell could rotate in the No. 3 receiver spot.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Misses practice Wednesday
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Austin was listed as a non-participant at practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Austin is potentially in line for a larger role beginning with Sunday's game with the Falcons, after Jamal Agnew recently sustained a season-ending hip injury. Before assessing how Austin fits into the game plan, however, the Jaguars will need to see him move past his shoulder injury. Still firmly behind Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault and likely Laquon Treadwell, Austin's fantasy outlook still appears weak.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Catches one pass
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Austin caught one of two targets for 18 yards and lost a fumble during Sunday's 30-10 loss to the 49ers.
Jamal Agnew (hip) played 10 offensive snaps before going down with a season-ending injury, but Austin ended up playing just 12 snaps in the contest. Laquon Treadwell saw a bump in playing time and appears poised to step into the No. 3 role with Agnew out. Austin could see more opportunities going forward but remains fantasy irrelevant.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: One catch Week 8
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Austin caught one of three targets for five yards during Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks.
The 31-year-old again worked as the No. 4 wideout behind Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault and Jamal Agnew. Austin only has seven receptions for 67 yards this season and isn't fantasy relevant in his current role.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: No receptions Week 6
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Austin failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Dolphins.
Austin operated as Jacksonville's No. 4 wideout and played 17 offensive snaps, and he had minimal involvement in the aerial attack. Jamal Agnew caught five passes for 78 yards and appears to have established himself as the No. 3 receiver, while Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault -- who were both targeted 10 times Sunday -- remain the top options for QB Trevor Lawrence.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Secures five receptions
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Austin caught all five of his targets for 54 yards during Sunday's 37-19 loss to Tennessee.
Austin ranked fourth among Jacksonville's wideouts with 24 offensive snaps, but he was one of only three pass catchers to secure multiple receptions. It was an unusual afternoon for the Jaguars' aerial attack, as top wide receivers Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault combined for only two receptions for 83 yards. Those two typically will be much more involved, so it's difficult to see Austin replicating that production while playing so few snaps.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Fills in for Chark Thursday
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Austin caught one of three targets for eight yards during Sunday's 24-21 loss at Cincinnati.
Austin was activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game and wasn't expected have a significant role in his season debut, but he ended up playing 41 of 56 offensive snaps -- which ranked third among Jacksonville's wideouts -- after DJ Chark went down with a broken ankle early in the first quarter. The 31-year-old tied with Marvin Jones for second on the team in targets, all three of which came in the short passing game. Austin appears set to work as the Jaguars' No. 3 wideout behind Jones and Laviska Shenault, but the veteran journeyman is unlikely to have a significant role in the passing game week-to-week.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Joins Week 4 roster
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The Jaguars activated Austin (quadriceps) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Bengals, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
After missing Jacksonville's first three games while residing on IR, Austin returned to practice Monday, and the team apparently saw enough from him in their three sessions this week to deem him ready for game action. Though he's now a member of the 53-man roster, Austin won't necessarily be one of the team's 46 active players Thursday. He's likely behind all of DJ Chark, Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault and Tyron Johnson on the depth chart at receiver, and Jamal Agnew is probably secure as Jacksonville's return specialist after he brought back a kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown Week 2 and a missed field goal for a 109-yard score Week 3.
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Jaguars' Tavon Austin: Designated to return from IR
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Austin (quad) has been designated to return from IR by the Jaguars.
With that, the Jaguars now have a three-week window during which Austin can be added to their active roster. If not, he'll remain on IR. In the meantime, Austin can practice, and assuming he does find his way back into the mix, the 31-year-old will provide the team with WR/return depth.
