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Sep 1, 2026
Austin had begun to carve out the exact complementary role this roster needed before the non-contact injury ended his season. The route timing with Dart and special-teams value were encouraging. The report has to be about recovery now, not inventing an active contribution.
Strengths: Quickness, slot versatility and evidence that the staff trusted him in both offense and special teams before the injury. He had early timing with the new quarterback.
Weaknesses: Injured reserve ends the immediate season contribution. The long recovery and a crowded future depth chart make health the only meaningful priority right now.
