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WRNYG40 insightsLatest Aug 23, 2026

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NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin graded 61.4 with 2 catches on 2 targets for 24 yards; he is competing for a wide receiver roster spot alongside other candidates.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Big Blue View

Austin is confirmed as a lock to make the Giants' 53-man roster, listed among six secure wide receivers.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin's wide receiver roster spot is secure. The source indicates six wide receivers — Nabers, Mooney, Berrios, Malachi Fields, Calvin Austin, and Darius Slayton — have roster spots, and questions whether the Giants can find room for a seventh.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Big Blue View

Austin demonstrated multi-purpose value with a 21-yard rush, two receptions for 24 yards, and two punt returns for 29 yards; the source notes he will help the Giants in 2026.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin started at wide receiver for the Giants in the preseason game against Miami, indicating he is ahead of Beckham on the depth chart.

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PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR Calvin Austin III got the first shot on punt returns and broke off a 19-yard return late in the first quarter of the preseason game against Miami, showing early special teams involvement.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The wide receiver/return specialist had a 21-yard rush, two receptions for 24 yards, and two punt returns for 29 yards, demonstrating he will help the Giants in 2026 with his versatility.

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NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin had two catches on two targets for 24 yards in the preseason game against Miami, contributing to the Giants' wide receiver depth chart evaluation.

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NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026Big Blue View

Austin had two catches in two targets for 24 yards in the preseason game against Miami; his role in the wide receiver depth chart remains unclear as the Giants sort out their receiving corps behind Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin has fought off Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios for the slot receiver spot and is in the lead for the punt returner job. Against the Dolphins, he caught two passes for 20 yards, had an 11-yard run, and returned punts for 18 and 11 yards. Austin is a Harvard/Columbia target school prospect who walked on to Memphis with the ultimate goal of making the NFL.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Big Blue View

Austin was quick and effective underneath, catching a quick pass and taking it 20 yards, plus another catch for four yards and 21 yards on a jet sweep that easily gained the edge. The source notes it was evident that Austin III will have a role in the offensive 11 personnel package.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin III was quick and effective underneath, catching a quick pass for 20 yards and another for four yards, while adding 21 yards on a jet sweep that easily gained the edge. It was evident that Austin III will have a role in the offensive 11 personnel package. He also had a 19-yard punt return.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Calvin Austin III has performed well during Giants training camp, emerging as a receiving option in the offense alongside Isaiah Likely and Malachi Fields.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Big Blue View

Calvin Austin III has performed well in training camp, contributing to Giants receiving depth alongside other options while Nabers recovers from injury.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin is locked in as one of six wide receivers making the Giants' roster if everyone is healthy, indicating he is a core part of the team's receiving corps.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Austin is locked in to make the Giants' 53-man roster if everyone is healthy, as one of six wide receivers the team is expected to keep.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin is expected to make the 53-man roster if healthy, as part of the six core wide receivers the Giants are expected to retain.

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PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin was targeted on one of the first two plays in one-on-one drills for a long completion, and later in an early team period, Dart spotted Austin breaking free along the left sideline and floated the ball to him for an over-the-shoulder reception. Austin's involvement in the deep-ball emphasis reflects the Giants' desire to expand their passing attack beyond what was shown in the preseason opener.

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PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Austin ranked 60th in target share, 50th in YPRR, and 50th in air yard share among 73 receivers with minimum 10 games in 2025, placing him outside the top 30 in all receiving metrics and limiting his upside in the Giants offense.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Calvin Auston III is among the collection of dusty veterans and unproven younger players fighting for roles and roster spots in the Giants' WR room beyond Nabers. The source wouldn't draft any of them other than in very deep redraft leagues but guesses there will be several Big Blue WRs that are add/drop regulars throughout the season.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Big Blue View

Calvin Auston III is among a collection of dusty veterans and unproven younger players competing for roles beyond Nabers in the Giants WR room. The source wouldn't draft him other than in very deep redraft leagues, but expects there will be several Big Blue WRs that are add/drop regulars throughout the season.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Calvin Austin was the de facto slot receiver for the Giants in preseason Week 1, though the presence of Malachi Fields, Odell Beckham Jr., and others could make it a rotation behind Malik Nabers.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Could make the Giants roster as a slot receiver or number four receiver option in the wide receiver depth chart battle.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Giants receiver Calvin Austin was involved in the play where Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams suffered his knee injury during the preseason opener. Adams was tracking Austin while playing in coverage on a second-and-12 play when Adams stumbled and fell forward on the artificial turf.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Calvin Austin III signed with the Giants in free agency, adding depth to the receiving corps alongside re-signed Darius Slayton, free agent Darnell Mooney, and third-round draft pick Malachi Fields.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Calvin Austin III entered the game for the Giants in preseason Week 1 in a slot-only role. The receiver position remains unsettled with third-round rookie Malachi Fields also in the mix.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Big Blue View

Locked as a core wide receiver on the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a lock at wide receiver on the Giants' 53-man roster projection, indicating secure roster status.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Austin has the inside track to be one of the Giants' top complementary options to No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers when the season begins.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Big Blue View

Listed with the second team on the Giants preseason depth chart, primarily because there is no slot receiver designation on the chart structure used by the team.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Austin III was signed as a veteran receiver to bolster the Giants' receiving corps for Dart in 2026.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Calvin Austin III is competing with Darnell Mooney, Isaiah Hodgins, Braxton Berrios, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jalin Hyatt for final roster spots and playing time in the Giants' receiver room.

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PositiveValueAug 10, 202632BeatWriters

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The value of training camp stats day-to-day is debatable, but over a large sample size they help to illustrate who is being productive (and, perhaps more importantly, with which unit). So here are the stats for the Giants' passing game through the 10 practices in West Virginia in 11-on-11 periods: Jaxson Dart: 82-128 • Isaiah Likely: 17 • Calvin Austin: 10 • Tyrone Tracy: 8 • Devin Singletary: 8 • Darnell Mooney: 7 • Theo Johnson: 6 • Braxton Berrios: 6 • Malachi Fields: 4 • Chris Manhertz: 4...

The value of training camp stats day-to-day is debatable, but over a large sample size they help to illustrate who is being productive (and, perhaps more importantly, with which unit). So here are the stats for the Giants' passing game through the 10 practices in West Virginia in 11-on-11 periods: Jaxson Dart: 82-128 • Isaiah Likely: 17 • Calvin Austin: 10 • Tyrone Tracy: 8 • Devin Singletary: 8 • Darnell Mooney: 7 • Theo Johnson: 6 • Braxton Berrios: 6 • Malachi Fields: 4 • Chris Manhertz: 4...

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NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Calvin Austin can function as a returner for the New York Giants, providing special teams value that could help his roster chances, though Braxton Berrios is the preferred return man.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Big Blue View

Calvin Austin III is playing his way off the Giants' roster bubble by applying lessons from Aaron Rodgers and demonstrating the work ethic and mentality that attracted him to the team. Austin cited Jaxson Dart's swagger and composure, Coach Harbaugh's program, and the team's commitment to building something special as reasons for his confidence in the organization and his ability to earn a roster spot.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Locked as wide receiver on the 53-man roster.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Big Blue View

Locked as a wide receiver on the 53-man roster.

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NegativeUsageAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The receiver had a busy day in Friday's practice and displayed quickness during 1-on-1 drills, easily getting open against both cornerback Colton Hood and safety Paulson Adebo; however, he dropped a short in-cut after beating Adebo, showing inconsistency in execution.

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NegativeUsageAug 8, 2026Big Blue View

Receiver had a busy day with mixed performance. Austin displayed quickness during 1-on-1 drills and easily got open against both cornerbacks Colton Hood and Paulson Adebo, but dropped a short in-cut after beating Adebo, indicating strong route-running ability offset by a concentration issue.

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PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Like Dalen Cambre, Calvin Austin just keeps making plays every day in camp, demonstrating consistent performance.

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