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The New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. in early June, giving the veteran wideout a chance to return to the team that drafted him back in 2014. However, a spot on the 53-man roster is not guaranteed, but at least one reporter likes Beckham’s chances.

New York Giants News / A to Z Sports / August 28

Giants’ training camp reality could have a major impact on Odell Beckham’s future in New York

Calvin Austin suffered a serious knee injury and is out for the season, which opened up Odell’s path to be a part of the 53-man roster. The New York Giants lost wide receiver Calvin Austin to a torn ACL during training camp, ending his 2026 season before it started.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Giants Placed WR Calvin Austin On IR

The New York Giants placed WR Calvin Austin III on injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Austin suffered a torn ACL at practice Tuesday that will cause him to miss the entire 2026 season.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / August 26

Report: Giants WR Calvin Austin III (ACL) out for season

Giants wideout Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after tearing his right ACL in practice on Tuesday, ESPN reported Wednesday. New York signed the 27-year-old veteran to a one-year, $1.5 million contract in the offseason following three seasons with the Steelers, who drafted him in the fourth round in 2022.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Giants get brutal injury news on wide receiver

Wide receiver Calvin Austin might end up not suiting up for a single game with the New York Giants. Austin, signed by the Giants to a 1-year, $1.5 million

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Giants WR Calvin Austin Suffers Torn ACL

Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin had been a lock to earn a roster spot, but he will instead miss the season after leaving Tuesday’s practice with a non-contact knee injury.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26

Giants WR Calvin Austin Out For Season With Torn ACL

Per Adam Schefter, Giants WR Calvin Austin will be out for the season due to a torn ACL he sustained in practice on Tuesday. According to Connor Hughes, Austin was hurt in a one-on-one drill, and the entire team crowded around him on the cart.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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New York Giants News / EasySportz / August 25

Beckham’s One-Handed Catch Signals Giants Roster Shift

Odell Beckham Jr. turned back the clock with a ridiculous one-handed catch during Tuesday’s Giants practice, proving he still has the hands to dominate.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 25

Giants WR Calvin Austin III carted off practice field

New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III was carted off the field after sustaining an apparent right knee injury during Tuesday's practice. Austin was cutting while working against Deonte Banks during a 1-on-1 drill when his knee appeared to buckle.

New York Giants News / Total Pro Sports / August 25

New York Giants Star Wide Receiver Carted Off With 'Serious' Knee Injury

A New York Giants wide receiver left practice on a cart Tuesday. Calvin Austin went down during 1-on-1 drills. Adam Schefter described the knee injury as serious.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Giants WR Calvin Austin Carted Off Practice Tuesday

Per Ryan Dunleavy, Giants WR Calvin Austin was carted off practice on Tuesday with an apparent knee injury. Dunleavy said practice came to a standstill when Austin was carted off with what appeared to Dunleavy to be a serious knee injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 18

Steelers Were Done With Speedy Calvin Austin III In The Middle Of 2025 Season For 1 Reason

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been looking for any sort of quality wide receiver depth for years now. The old wide receiver factor of the 2000s and 2010s seems to have been shut down as Pittsburgh has not gotten a lot out of its draft picks at that position in recent years.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 26

Calvin Austin Jokes About Teaming Up With Steelers Rival

After years of battling on opposite sidelines, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III and former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh have now teamed up with the New York Giants.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Giants To Sign WR Calvin Austin

After often playing against John Harbaugh while the two were in the AFC North, Calvin Austin is now joining the coach in New York. The Giants are signing the veteran wide receiver, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 10

Calvin Austin Gets Blunt About Possibly Leaving Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not had much to cheer about when it comes to catching the football in recent seasons. Since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger and the years leading up to his retirement, the Steelers have lacked surefire receiving talent that has been able to produce consistently on the field while remaining in line off the field.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 6

Watch: Calvin Austin blows past Ravens for TD

Following every NFL game in 2025, Steel City Underground parses the best plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers to highlight for Steelers Nation fans to rewatch, complete with what led up to the big play(s).

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 16

Steelers Get Promising Return Date for Calvin Austin

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top wide receivers for a second straight game. Calvin Austin III, the team’s number two receiver to begin the season, suffered a shoulder injury during the Steelers’ Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 6, 2025

Steelers' Calvin Austin lll Reveals An Alarming Update On His Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be without one of their top receiving options in Week 6. Calvin Austin lll suffered a shoulder injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland and was unable to return in the matchup.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 30, 2025

Steelers WR Shares Promising Update on Calvin Austin

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III was slow to get up and exit the field during the team’s Week 4 victory after catching a normal-enough looking pass in the second half.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 22, 2025

Watch: Austin over-the-shoulder TD for winning score

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 27, 2025

Steelers' Calvin Austin lll Admits To Concerning Reality After Injury That Could Seriously Affect Team's Offense

Many people believe that the Pittsburgh Steelers are lacking depth in the wide receiver room. Pittsburgh had a busy 2025 offseason at the position, as the team traded away George Pickens and acquired superstar receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / April 5, 2025

Steelers Plays of the Year: Austin grabs go-ahead TD against Browns

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 25, 2024

Steelers' Calvin Austin Calls Out Team After Brutal Loss To The Chiefs

The Pittsburgh Steelers played a brutal game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, losing 29-10. The game started off about as bad as it could, as the Steelers offense couldn’t move the ball and the defense couldn’t slow down the Chiefs.