Kevin Austin Jr. Waived by New Orleans Saints

Austin, TX, August 31, 2026 — The New Orleans Saints have waived wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. The team made this roster move as part of its ongoing player evaluations. Specific details regarding the reasons for his waiver were not immediately available.

Austin Jr. had joined the Saints organization at a prior point, though the exact date of his signing was not provided in the available information. His tenure with the team was brief, concluding with the recent waiver announcement.

Further details concerning the team’s decision-making process, such as whether this move was performance-related, due to injury, or part of broader strategic adjustments, have not been disclosed. The specific financial implications or any contract clauses related to his departure were also not publicly detailed.

The New Orleans Saints have not released a formal statement elaborating on the waiver beyond the basic announcement. Information regarding any other roster moves or the team’s immediate plans for the wide receiver position following Austin Jr.’s release was also not provided.

The NFL transaction wire confirms the waiver, but the team has not specified if Austin Jr. will be claimed by another team or if he will become a free agent. The timeline for these next steps in his career is currently undetermined. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

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