The Eagles' offense couldn't find much of a rhythm through the air against Carolina, but if Bradford and the offense can find consistency after the bye week, Austin could be an intriguing deep-league play. Austin caught three passes for 60 yards in Monday's win over the Giants. Austin continues to see plenty of targets from quarterback Sam Bradford in a strange-but-true late-career renaissance. Bradford's play was errant again on Monday night, but Austin still managed to set a season-high in yards.
The veteran wideout is little more than a reach for any team's starting lineup, but with a lack of production from fellow wide receivers Jordan Matthews and Nelson Agholor, Austin will likely continue to have balls thrown his way, at least in the immediate future. Eagles wide receiver Miles Austin caught two passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Washington. Austin set a season-high in yards and scored his first touchdown of the year as quarterback Sam Bradford and the Eagles' offense finally clicked for a brief stretch in the second half.
Despite limited production, Bradford has consistently targeted Austin on deep balls in the first four games, likely because of ideal coverage matchups. If Bradford can build on his best performance of the year, Austin could theoretically turn into a deep-bench option at wide receiver.
The Eagles announced Tuesday that they have signed wide receiver Miles Austin to a one-year contract. The deal was reported Monday and became official Tuesday after Austin, who caught 47 passes for yards with two touchdowns in , passed his physical.
I just figured it was something I wanted to be a part of and join in and go in, full swing, and be a part of it. I grew up in Jersey, so that was part of the decision process. Austin said the "opportunity to win" was the primary factor that led to him signing with the Eagles. His former Cowboys teammate DeMarco Murray also joined the team this offseason.
Me and him, we were talking back and forth when he signed up with Philly. He was telling me how he experienced coming in and speaking with the coaches. It kind of reaffirmed all the positive thoughts I already had. Austin must pass a physical before the deal is finalized. After spending eight seasons with the Cowboys, Austin joined the Browns in In 12 games played last year, he hauled in 47 passes for yards and two touchdowns. Over his nine-year career, the year-old has totaled receptions for 5, yards and 36 touchdowns.
Rapoport added Austin will sign when he meets with the Eagles , as long as his physical goes well, a source said.
The year-old Austin appeared in 12 games 11 starts for the Browns last season before being placed on injured reserve with a kidney injury. Austin totaled 47 receptions for yards and two touchdowns. With wideout Josh Gordon facing a one-year suspension, the Browns are dangerously thin at receiver entering Miles Austin is scheduled for unrestricted free agency after catching 47 passes for yards and two touchdowns in 12 games.
Tight end Jordan Cameron also is set to be an unrestricted free agent. But he'll probably have to wait until the second or third phase of free agency, when veterans are signing low-cost deals.
The Cowboys , meanwhile, figure to be looking at wide receivers in free agency and in the draft. Terrence Williams is currently the No. Following some thoughts about retirement, LeSean McCoy's quest for the right situation on the right team continues two weeks ahead of clubs reporting for training camp.
Another week of training camp is kicking off. The regular season is just around the corner, and NFL Network has you covered with wall-to-wall training camp coverage each day starting at 10 a. Follow along here as we keep up with all the news, injuries and transactions of the day. Chandler Jones was one of the best talents in the NFL a season ago, but the Cardinals were still one of the worst defenses in the league?
Will that change in ? Can the presence of Tom Brady, a continued resurgence of Ronald Jones and the drafting of Ke'Shawn Vaughn add a rushing component long absent in Tampa?
However, he returned to lead them there. What becomes of the Pats knowing he won't return? Last season, Pro Football Focus subscription required noted that Austin caught only League-wide, that ranked 91st among qualifying receivers. Beasley and Harris caught Austin produced just 0. Salary information courtesy of Spotrac.
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