Fantasy Player Profile Alex Austin
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- DB #28
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AlexAustin
- IRInjured Reserve
- Manager: FA
vs. MIA: #19 vs opposing DB - 28.09 FPA
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Inks deal with Miami
Austin and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Analysis: Austin mostly served on special teams for the Patriots during the 2025 regular season, finishing with 13 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defense across 12 games. He'll likely reprise that role in Miami while also providing depth in the secondary.
Published: Wed, Mar 11 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Not tendered by New England
Austin was informed Wednesday by the Patriots that they will not tender him a contract as a restricted free agent, so he will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins March 11, Mark Daniels of Masslive.com reports.
Analysis: Austin appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Patriots in 2025. The 2023 seventh-round draft pick of the Bills has registered 31 tackles (25 solo) and eight passes defensed in 29 NFL appearances split between Buffalo and New England. Austin is likely to land a depth cornerback role somewhere on the open market.
Published: Thu, Mar 5 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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Activated off IR
The Patriots activated Austin (wrist) off injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Austin has been sidelined since the team's Week 12 win over the Bengals but will seemingly make his return during Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans. The 24-year-old should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender against Houston.
Published: Sat, Jan 17 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Turns in full practice Wednesday
Austin (wrist) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Austin practiced in full Wednesday for the first time since he was placed on New England's injured reserve list back in November. He still hasn't been fully activated from IR, but his recent activity signals he might be ready to play in the divisional round versus the Texans.
Published: Wed, Jan 14 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't face Chargers
Austin (wrist) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's wild-card game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Austin turned in three limited practices for the second consecutive week, but it won't be enough for him to return. He hasn't played since Week 12, though he could be back for the divisional round should the Patriots defeat the Chargers on Sunday night.
Published: Sat, Jan 10 at 8:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated to return to practice
Austin (wrist) is returning to practice Wednesday, per head coach Mike Vrabel, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Austin landed on injured reserve Nov. 25 due to a wrist injury. His return to practice Wednesday means he's eligible to be activated at any time, though it remains to be seen if New England will make that move ahead of Sunday's Week 18 game against the Dolphins. Prior to getting hurt, Austin had played in the Patriots' first 12 contests, logging 144 snaps on defense and 120 on special teams.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Patriots placed Austin (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: The cornerback will be forced to miss at least the next four games. Austin has appeared in all 12 games this season, logging 13 tackles (10 solo) and one pass breakup across 144 defensive snaps and another 120 on special teams.
Published: Tue, Nov 25 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Receives tender
The Patriots placed an exclusive rights tender on Austin on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Austin missed eight games in 2024 due to an ankle injury. He returned to action Week 12, and over the final six games of the season, he accrued nine tackles (eight solo) and five pass breakups. Austin will likely sign the tender and return for the 2025 season, and he'll have a chance to vie for a starting job at cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez (concussion).
Published: Wed, Mar 5 at 3:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves back to 53-man roster
Austin (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: Austin's 21-day window was nearing a close, but he did log a set of full practices last week, despite remaining on IR. Now healthy, the 23-year-old should be on the field Sunday against the Dolphins.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Austin (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Austin will now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before needing to be placed on the active roster. The second-year pro was mostly used on special teams before the injury and once healthy he will likely return to the same role.
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves to IR
Austin (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Austin had already been ruled out for the Patriots' Week 4 matchup against the 49ers due to an ankle issue before shifting to IR on Saturday. The second-year corner is now in line to miss at least New England's next four games, so Isaiah Bolden could see more snaps in the Patriots' secondary for the time being.
Published: Sat, Sep 28 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 4
Austin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
Analysis: Austin is dealing with an apparent ankle injury and will be forced to sit out Week 4 as a result. Marcellas Dial and Marco Wilson are two candidates to see an increase in workload at cornerback in Austin's absence versus San Francisco.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | LV, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 2 | @MIA, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 3 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CAR, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 5 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | CLE, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 9 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @CIN, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 13 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Alex Austin's INT sets up Patriots with ideal field positionSat, Aug 16 at 11:18am
New England Patriots cornerback Alex Austin intercepts the pass from New England Patriots quarterback Sam Howell.
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New England Patriots defensive back Alex Austin's pass-break-up on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman thwarts the Colts third-and-12 opportunity.
- Alex Austin's first NFL interception comes via Josh Allen's deep launchSun, Dec 31 at 11:31am
New England Patriots rookie defensive back Alex Austin's first NFL interception comes via Buffalo Bills Josh Allen's deep launch.
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Up Next- Alex Austin's INT sets up Patriots with ideal field positionSat, Aug 16 at 11:18am
New England Patriots cornerback Alex Austin intercepts the pass from New England Patriots quarterback Sam Howell.
- Alex Austin's PBU thwarts Colts on third downSun, Dec 1 at 12:34pm
New England Patriots defensive back Alex Austin's pass-break-up on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman thwarts the Colts third-and-12 opportunity.
- Alex Austin's first NFL interception comes via Josh Allen's deep launchSun, Dec 31 at 11:31am
New England Patriots rookie defensive back Alex Austin's first NFL interception comes via Buffalo Bills Josh Allen's deep launch.
- Bills' top plays vs. Bears | Preseason Week 3Sat, Aug 26 at 2:14pm
Watch the Buffalo Bills' top plays vs. the Chicago Bears from Week 3 of the 2023 NFL preseason.
- Bills select Alex Austin with No. 252 pick in 2023 draftSat, Apr 29 at 3:53pm
The Buffalo Bills select Oregon State Beavers cornerback Alex Austin in Round 7 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 252 overall pick (via a trade with the Los Angeles Rams).