Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 10/12/2025
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
8
YDS
126
TD
2
AVG
15.8
TAR
15
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A 2022 fourth-round pick, Austin didn't play at all his rookie season and then caught just 17 passes in 2023, before taking a big step last year with a 36-548-4 receiving line on 58 targets. At 5-foot-9, 162, he's one of the smallest players in the NFL but also one of the fastest (4.30 40). Austin was largely limited to three-wide sets last year, taking 52.4 percent of his snaps from the slot, and that may be the case again in 2025 even though the Steelers have poor depth at wide receiver. They swapped out George Pickens for DK Metcalf, leaving Austin to compete with Roman Wilson, Robert Woods, Scotty Miller and others for the Nos. 2 and 3 WR spots. But they also traded for TE Jonnu Smith, which likely means more two-TE sets with Pat Freiermuth and fewer snaps for Austin. Even if Austin locks down a regular role, there's no guarantee of increased target volume, as he's unlikely to be an every-down player or see a lot of passes in a run-first offense under Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Read Past Outlooks
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Exits with shoulder injury
Austin is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings in Dublin due to a shoulder injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Austin checked out of the contest early in the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room after he appeared to land hard on the football while falling to the ground on a reception. If Austin's day is over, he'll finish with two catches for 13 yards on two targets to go with nine yards on two punt returns.
Austin checked out of the contest early in the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room after he appeared to land hard on the football while falling to the ground on a reception. If Austin's day is over, he'll finish with two catches for 13 yards on two targets to go with nine yards on two punt returns.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
81.7Air Yards Per Snap
1.74% Team Air Yards
57.5%% Team Targets
19.3%Avg Depth of Target
15.3 YdsCatch Rate
53.3%Drop Rate
6.7%Avg Yds After Catch
3.0% Targeted On Route
17.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
65.7
Cornerbacks
71.2
Safeties
38.5
Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 9"Weight
162 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.32 secShuttle Time
4.07 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
135 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.00 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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Austin looked like an emerging player through four games last season. During that time, the receiver averaged three catches and 33 yards. However, the Steelers offense was a mess. The team relied heavily on their rushing attack. That led to Austin catching six passes for 44 yards over his last 13 games. Although it’s possible that Austin sees an increase in snaps this season, but the receiver may have to hold off rookie Roman Wilson for a prominent role in the offense. Also, it is worrisome that Arthur Smith is the offensive coordinator. The new coach will likely continue to feature the run game. As a result, Austin may not see enough targets to have a breakout season.
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Finds end zone again
Austin caught three of five targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Patriots.
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Struggles against Seattle
Austin recorded one reception on four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 31-17 loss to Seattle.
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Ducks injury report
Austin (abdomen) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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On track for season opener
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he expects Austin (abdomen) to be available for Sunday's season opener versus the Jets, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Not in uniform Thursday
Austin (abdomen) isn't suited up ahead of Thursday's preseason game at Carolina, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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Ready for No. 2 role
Austin is second on the depth chart at wide receiver for the Steelers ahead of training camp, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pittsburgh had a busy offseason turning over the wide receiver position, acquiring DK Metcalf from Seattle only to trade George Pickens to Dallas. That shuffle still leaves the team without a proven second wide receiver, though position coach Zach Azzanni indicated during minicamp that Austin is set to fill that role. His hold on the job could be tenuous however, as the Steelers have remained prominent in trade rumors to acquire to another pass catcher.
Pittsburgh had a busy offseason turning over the wide receiver position, acquiring DK Metcalf from Seattle only to trade George Pickens to Dallas. That shuffle still leaves the team without a proven second wide receiver, though position coach Zach Azzanni indicated during minicamp that Austin is set to fill that role. His hold on the job could be tenuous however, as the Steelers have remained prominent in trade rumors to acquire to another pass catcher.