Alex Austin
25-Year-Old
Free Agent
2026 Defense Stats
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SACKS
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Released by the Dolphins in August of 2026.
Let go by Miami
The Dolphins waived Austin on Saturday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
ANALYSIS
Austin signed with the Dolphins in early March. The cornerback has played in 29 career games, totalling 31 tackles (25 solo), eight passes defensed and one interception. Austin is now subject to waivers and will remain available to be claimed through Sunday's cutdown day and into Monday. If the 25-year-old goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise's 53-man roster or practice squad.
Austin signed with the Dolphins in early March. The cornerback has played in 29 career games, totalling 31 tackles (25 solo), eight passes defensed and one interception. Austin is now subject to waivers and will remain available to be claimed through Sunday's cutdown day and into Monday. If the 25-year-old goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise's 53-man roster or practice squad.
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Measurables Review
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How do Alex Austin's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The Cone Drill metric is from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 1"Weight
191 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secShuttle Time
4.33 secCone Drill*
7.06 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
31.88 in
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Inks deal with Miami
Austin and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
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Not tendered by New England
Austin was informed Wednesday by the Patriots that they will not tender him a contract as a restricted free agent, so he will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins March 11, Mark Daniels of Masslive.com reports.
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Activated off IR
The Patriots activated Austin (wrist) off injured reserve Saturday.
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Turns in full practice Wednesday
Austin (wrist) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
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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.
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Works out for Dallas
Austin took part in a workout with the Cowboys on Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dallas' defense has been gutted by injuries in the early part of the season, and cornerbacks Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel are both dealing with injuries ahead of a Week 4 clash with the Texans. Austin, a seventh-round pick of the Bills in 2023, has spent most of his career as a depth option in the secondary for the Patriots, recording 13 tackles and a pass defended over 12 regular-season games in 2025.
Dallas' defense has been gutted by injuries in the early part of the season, and cornerbacks Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel are both dealing with injuries ahead of a Week 4 clash with the Texans. Austin, a seventh-round pick of the Bills in 2023, has spent most of his career as a depth option in the secondary for the Patriots, recording 13 tackles and a pass defended over 12 regular-season games in 2025.