Austin Jr. was waived as a cost-cutting move, a signal that the Saints’ depth at WR will rely on younger players and veterans still on the roster, with potential practice-squad opportunities looming for Austin Jr.

Austin Jr. stood out as the most roster-worthy addition, catching four passes for 42 yards and showing reliable hands and route-running with Shough. If that chemistry continues and he earns a regular-season slot, he could become a sneaky late-round WR option or a weekly flex in deeper leagues.

Kevin Austin Jr. is a promising wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints. After facing a challenging start to his career at Notre Dame, he displayed great potential in his final college season. Now, in his second year with the Saints, he looks to solidify his role in a competitive receiving corps, aiming to impress and potentially become a fantasy sleeper.

Kevin Austin Jr. caught a pass from Spencer Rattler but fumbled it out of bounds, a critical mistake that contributed to the Saints' poor clock management and ultimately their loss to the Packers.

Kevin Austin Jr. has emerged as a potential asset for the Saints, especially with the team's depleted receiving corps following injuries to key players like Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. With Taysom Hill also sidelined, Austin could see an increase in targets. He has shown promise, having caught six of seven targets for 85 yards over the past three games, making him a player to watch as the season progresses.