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PositiveInjurySep 15, 2026Mark Dankenbring

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Saints WR room looks to be incredibly condensed, at least until Jordyn Tyson returns from IR. Tyler Shough dropped back 63 times (!) in Week 1, WR routes were: - Devaughn Vele 58 - Chris Olave 55 - Bryce Lance 45 - Kevin Austin 4 - Barion Brown 2

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Saints' Week 1 opener against the Lions.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kevin Austin Jr. was waived from the Saints' initial 53-man roster but brought back to the practice squad after clearing waivers. The Notre Dame wideout has appeared in 16 total games with New Orleans (eight in both 2024 and 2025), accumulating 24 receptions for nearly 300 yards and one touchdown since entering the league. With the Saints carrying just four wideouts on the active roster and persistent injury issues throughout the offseason, Austin Jr. has a plausible path to see playing time this season.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Kevin Austin Jr. was waived from the Saints' initial 53-man roster but brought back to the practice squad after clearing waivers. The Notre Dame wideout has appeared in 16 total games with New Orleans across 2024 and 2025 (eight games each season), accumulating 24 receptions for nearly 300 yards and one touchdown. With the Saints carrying just four wideouts on the active roster and persistent injury concerns throughout the offseason, Austin Jr. is positioned as a potential depth option who could see the field if injuries strike the receiving corps.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Austin Jr. initially won the last WR spot on the Saints roster but was subsequently released soon after, indicating the team lacked confidence in his ability or needed roster flexibility elsewhere.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Saints waived WR Kevin Austin on August 31, 2026, after claiming two players on waivers, indicating he did not secure a roster spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Wide receiver Kevin Austin was waived by the New Orleans Saints after the team claimed two players on waivers, indicating he did not make the roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Saints waived receiver Kevin Austin Jr., a 26-year-old who appeared in 16 games over the last two seasons. In 2025, he caught 13 passes for 140 yards with a touchdown in eight contests with one start, indicating limited offensive role and production before his release.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin Jr. makes the Saints' 53-man roster as one of five wide receivers, winning the roster spot over Bub Means. Jordyn Tyson notes that the decision came down to Austin Jr. or Means, and although Means performed well in preseason, the Saints' staff clearly prefers Austin Jr., giving him the edge for the final WR spot.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Austin Jr. is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of five wide receivers. Tyson notes the decision came down to Austin Jr. or Bub Means, and although Means performed well, the coaching staff clearly prefers Austin Jr., indicating organizational confidence in his development.

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PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hayden predicts Kevin Austin Jr. catches 6+ passes in the preseason Week 2 matchup against the Rams.

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PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

The source projects Kevin Austin Jr. to catch 6+ passes in the preseason game, indicating expected significant receiving opportunity.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kevin Austin Jr. is listed among the first or second-string options on the Saints' receiver depth chart during preseason. With Jordyn Tyson sidelined for two months, Austin Jr. is in the mix for roster and playing time consideration, though the source indicates none of the other receivers on the roster rise to Tyson's talent level.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Kevin Austin Jr. now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 2, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Kevin Austin Jr. now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026NFL.com News

Austin Jr. is competing for a spot in the Saints' receiver room alongside rookies Bryce Lance and Barion Brown, as well as Trey Palmer and Ja'Lynn Polk.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Austin Jr. caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Shough, one of only three passes Shough attempted inside the 10-yard line during his starts.

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PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Austin Jr. caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Shough, one of only three passes Shough attempted inside the 10-yard line during his starts, highlighting limited but productive red zone passing opportunities.

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NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Austin Jr. was the only receiver to score a touchdown on Shough's three pass attempts inside the 10-yard line, catching a 10-yard TD pass.

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NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Austin Jr. caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Shough, one of only three passes Shough attempted inside the 10-yard line during the season.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Depth receiver option in Saints offense; made an impact in spots during 2025 season, serving as alternative weapon behind primary receivers.

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