Kevin Austin Jr.

The Saints waived WR Kevin Austin Jr.

Fantasy Impact

Austin loses his roster spot with New Orleans. He figures to seek another opportunity.

Kevin Austin Jr. caught one of his four targets for 17 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact

Austin Jr. has failed to make a consistent impact in the New Orleans offense of late, recording three receptions or less in each of his last four games. Fantasy managers can leave the wideout off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.

New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin Jr. has reportedly "stood out the last two weeks," including with a deep catch in two-minute drills on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Austin is fighting to make it on New Orleans' 53-man roster after signing with the team in late July. The former Notre Dame product has not yet appeared in an NFL game after spending time with the Jacksonville Jaguars to start his career.

The New Orleans Saints have signed WR Kevin Austin Jr., a former UFL receiver, to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

Austin had 15 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns for the Birmingham Stallions in 2024. He went undrafted out of Notre Dame in 2022 and spent some time with the Jacksonville Jaguars during training camp and on their practice squad. He has an uphill battle to see playing time in New Orleans but could push for a practice squad role.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived WR Kevin Austin.

Fantasy Impact

Austin joined the Jaguars in 2022 as an undrafted free agent and spent the entire season on the team’s practice squad. Austin will likely join the team’s practice squad again if he goes unclaimed on waivers.