Cowboys re-sign wide receiver Miles Austin
Apr 23rd - 5:56pm -
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Known for his deep speed, Austin was slowed by a knee injury last season and finished with 13 receptions for 278 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 21.5 yards on kickoff returns with a long of 36 yards.
Austin has 18 career regular-season catches for 345 yards and three touchdowns. As a rookie, he returned a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown against Seattle in a wild-card playoff game. It was the first kickoff return for a touchdown in team playoff history.
Also re-signing one-year deals were running back Alonzo Coleman ($385,000) and tight end Rodney Hannah ($310,000).
CLARENCE E. HILL JR.
Wide receiver Miles Austin, who was pursued heavily in the off-season by the New York Jets, re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys Thursday.
Known for his deep speed, Austin was slowed by a knee injury last season and finished with 13 receptions for 278 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 21.5 yards on kickoff returns with a long of 36 yards.
Austin has 18 career regular-season catches for 345 yards and three touchdowns. As a rookie, he returned a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown against Seattle in a wild-card playoff game. It was the first kickoff return for a touchdown in team playoff history.
Also re-signing one-year deals were running back Alonzo Coleman ($385,000) and tight end Rodney Hannah ($310,000).
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