Overview
- Agents told ESPN that the former Steelers receiver agreed to a one-year contract with the Giants that can reach $4.5 million.
- Reports place the base salary at $1.5 million with incentives and only a small guarantee, with figures on the guarantee varying around $100,000–$200,000.
- New York plans to use Austin’s speed in the slot and have him compete for the punt-return role following Robinson’s departure to the Titans.
- Austin offers special-teams impact with about 9 yards per punt return on 72 career attempts, including a 73-yard touchdown against the Giants in 2024, and timed 4.32 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
- A 2022 fourth-round pick, Austin leaves Pittsburgh after three seasons marked by situational big plays — including a Week 18, 2025 game-winning touchdown vs. Baltimore — as the Steelers move forward with additions such as Michael Pittman Jr.