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2025 Defensive

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Regular Season 9 0 0 0 0.0

Top Alex Austin News

  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Turns in full practice Wednesday

    Austin (wrist) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: 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.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Slated to return to practice

    Austin (wrist) is returning to practice Wednesday, per head coach Mike Vrabel, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Placed on IR

    The Patriots placed Austin (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Receives tender

    The Patriots placed an exclusive rights tender on Austin on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    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).

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Moves back to 53-man roster

    Austin (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Returns to practice

    Austin (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Moves to IR

    Austin (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Ruled out for Week 4

    Austin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

    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.

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  • Patriots' Alex Austin: Staying in New England

    The Patriots re-signed Austin on Thursday, Zack Cox of New England Sports Network reports.

    There's no specifics on the 22-year-old cornerback's deal just yet, but he's headed back to New England. The 2023 seventh-round pick spent time with the Bills, Texans and Patriots throughout his rookie year, appearing in seven games. In those outings, Austin tallied seven total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception. Expect the young corner to compete for a depth spot in the Patriots' secondary as the offseason progresses.

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Age: 24
School: Oregon State
Experience: 3