The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Calvin Austin III.
Originally a fourth-round draft choice by Pittsburgh in 2022, Austin has played in 48 regular-season games (16 starts) for the Steelers and amassed 84 catches for 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns. He also has 11 rushing attempts for 57 yards and another score.
The 5-foot-9, 162-pounder is also a seasoned punt returner with a 73-yard touchdown, which he scored against the Giants in 2024, among his 72 career attempts.
That year, he was the only player in the NFL with a touchdown reception of at least 50 yards and punt return touchdown of at least 70 yards.
Prior to the NFL, Austin finished his college career ranked second all-time in Memphis history in receiving touchdowns, fourth in receiving yards, and fifth in receptions.
He also competed on the school’s track and field team, where he was part of relay teams that broke multiple program records.
Austin became a free agent when the new league year began on Wednesday.