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Miles Austin | Wide Receiver

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age / DOB:  (28) / 6/30/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
College: Monmouth
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The Cowboys held Miles Austin out of some minicamp practices in order to protect his hamstrings.
Austin was feeling good and wanted to practice, but the Cowboys' trainers were wary of overworking. Austin has dealt with hamstring trouble in each of the last two seasons, in part leading to six games missed and just 58.5 yards per day during that span. This year, he will head to training camp at 100 percent as the No. 3 option in the passing game. Jun 18 - 8:08 AM
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

Miles Austin is reportedly moving around better at OTAs than he has in the past.

Over the last two seasons, Austin has averaged just 4.1 catches for 58.5 yards per game thanks in part to hamstring woes. He's spent the offseason trying to strengthen his upper-leg muscles. Regardless, even a healthy Austin will be just third on the pass-catching totem pole in Dallas. He's a WR3/4 in fantasy circles.
Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
May 28 - 9:02 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

Miles Austin said he is focusing on strengthening his hamstrings this offseason.

Austin played in all 16 games last season, but was consistently bothered by hip and hamstring issues. In 2011, he missed six games with a severe pull. "I'm definitely strengthening my hamstrings a lot more than I have been," said Austin. "Doing a different routine, a couple of extra exercises each day on our leg days."
Source: Dallas Morning News
May 9 - 10:46 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

ESPN Dallas does not expect the Cowboys to consider cutting Miles Austin until 2014 or 2015.

Thanks to a February restructure, Austin is making just $840,000 in base salary this season -- but received a $5.8 million signing bonus. In 2014, that base number rises to $5.5 million. If Austin struggles through another year of balky hamstrings and unrealized potential, he could find himself on the chopping block. Over the last two seasons, Austin has missed six games and averaged just 4.1 catches for 58.5 yards when he was active. The Cowboys used a third-round pick on Baylor WR Terrance Williams last month.
Related: Terrance Williams
Source: ESPN Dallas
May 7 - 8:57 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora is "still not convinced that something doesn't happen" with Miles Austin in Dallas.

Add Doug Free to that, too. "There’s still some work that needs to be done there," said La Canfora. "You’re looking at a situation where they’re going to need to have some cap relief. ... There’s still a lot of cap and business related work for the Cowboys to have done." Austin restructured his salary ten days ago, clearing $3 million in cap space. We think Austin is safe for 2013, but Free could be a post-June 1 cut.
Related: Doug Free
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mar 9 - 2:09 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

The Cowboys have restructured Miles Austin's contract, clearing $3 million in cap space.

Despite previous suggestions to the contrary, Austin will not be released. He did not take a pay cut, instead moving money around on his $6.732 million base salary in order to help the team. Austin is still just 28, though he's looked like a 30-year-old wide receiver the past two seasons as his explosiveness has been sapped by lower-leg injuries. He finished 2012 with 66 catches for 943 yards and six touchdowns and will be a WR3 target in 2013 fantasy drafts.
Source: Nick Eatman on Twitter
Feb 28 - 4:25 PM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

Coach Jason Garrett said the Cowboys have had "comprehensive discussions" regarding how to keep Miles Austin healthy.

The soft-tissue problems that have plagued Austin appear chronic. Although he didn't miss a game in 2012, he dealt with hamstring woes for much of the year and left two games early due to hip/ankle issues. In 2011, he missed six games with a hamstring pull in both legs. Garrett believes that a focus on hydration and limited practice work can rectify the situation.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Feb 26 - 8:50 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

Owner Jerry Jones says the Cowboys have no plans to release Miles Austin.

Jones indicates a restructure could take place. ESPN's Adam Schefter caused stirs Saturday by saying Austin's release could occur in the "coming days," but that's not going to happen. Plans could change if Austin refuses the pay cut.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Feb 24 - 8:21 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

ESPN Dallas' Calvin Watkins says the Cowboys have not discussed cutting Miles Austin.

On the heels of a semi-report that Austin is a potential cap casualty, Watkins' information indicates there is no new news here. Austin remains more likely to stay put in Dallas, though probably by way of a restructured deal.
Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter
Feb 23 - 2:22 PM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

ESPN's Adam Schefter considers Miles Austin a "potential salary cap casualty" in the "coming days."

Releasing Austin would save the Cowboys $3.6 million versus the cap. Dallas was expected to approach Austin about a restructured contract after the season. With Schefter's report coming at this point in time, it's fair to wonder if Austin turned down a proposed pay cut. Austin is still an effective No. 2 and slot receiver, but lower-leg injuries have sapped his explosion and vertical speed.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Feb 23 - 10:55 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has attributed Miles Austin's persistent hamstring injuries to dehydration.

Garrett also believes the coaching staff needs to "protect Austin from himself" during the week. "The only issue we’ve had with Miles is simply health," Garrett added. "I was really proud of him last year because he wasn’t healthy and he wasn’t healthy the whole year. I saw a really good burst from him maybe about twice and he still caught 66 or so balls and was a productive player."
Source: ESPN Dallas
Feb 22 - 8:16 PM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

DallasCowboys.com believes the Cowboys should "try to renegotiate" the four years and $30.5 million remaining on Miles Austin's contract, and considers his roster spot "far from a sure thing."

Jerry Jones' in-house website has a strong take on his No. 2 receiver's contract. The Dallas Morning News reported last week the Cowboys are "expected to approach" Austin about restructuring, and it certainly sounds like that will be the case. With Austin currently due $6.7 million in 2013, the Cowboys could reportedly save $5 million against the cap if they release Austin "early in the offseason." We agree Austin is overpaid and a prime restructure candidate, but we doubt the Cowboys would decimate their receiver depth by releasing him.
Source: dallascowboys.com
Jan 9 - 4:27 PM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

The Cowboys are expected to approach Miles Austin about restructuring his contract this offseason.

Due $6.732 million in 2013, Austin is overpaid for an injury-prone No. 2 receiver. It won't get interesting unless Austin declines to renegotiate. The Cowboys don't have a receiver ready to step in opposite Dez Bryant. NT Jay Ratliff could also be asked to restructure this offseason.
Related: Jay Ratliff
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jan 4 - 9:15 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

Miles Austin sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 17 at the Redskins.

Austin attempted to play through the injury after taking a pain-killing shot, but left on the opening series of the third quarter. "I couldn't get any push," explained Austin. A few months of rest should have him ready for offseason work. Due $6.732 million, the brittle veteran may be asked to restructure in 2013.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 07:44:00 AM
Miles Austin - WR - Cowboys

Miles Austin played only a handful of snaps after leaving Dallas' Week 17 loss to the Redskins in the second quarter with an ankle injury.

He finished with zero catches on three targets. The fact that Austin returned at all is evidence that he's avoided a high-ankle sprain, but it's still a bitterly disappointing finish to the season for a player who will end up with less than 1,000 yards receiving for the second consecutive year. Austin's 66/943/6 line is nothing to sneeze at, but he was a non-factor for games at a time, and simply isn't earning the seven-year, $57.168 million extension he signed in September 2010. We fully expect him to be back in Dallas at his $6.732 million salary in 2013, but it will be put up or shut up time for the soon-to-be 29-year-old wideout.
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 12:23:00 AM

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3RB1DeMarco Murray
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WR21Miles Austin
2Dwayne Harris
3Danny Coale
4Tim Benford
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WR31Dwayne Harris
TE1Jason Witten
2James Hanna
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4Dante Rosario
5Andre Smith
K1Dan Bailey