Dallas Cowboys
Miles Austin - #19 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/30/1984 |
| Birthplace | Garfield, NJ |
| College | Monmouth |
| Years played | 8 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 943 | 6 |
Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Saturday
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Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Cowboys-Vikings game.
Spencer: Cowboys not far away defensively
The Cowboys' defense was playing at an exceptionally high level late last season prior to the playoff loss to the Vikings, and OLB Anthony Spencer told PFW he thinks the team can follow a similar path this time around.
Cowboys elevate Holly to 53-man roster
The Cowboys signed WR Jesse Holly from their practice squad on Friday and released OT Robert Brewster.
Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Cowboys-Vikings game.
Cowboys sign OT Parnell
The Cowboys signed OT Jermey Parnell from the Saints' practice squad on Thursday.
They said it: Vikings edition
Here's a sampling of things heard this week by Vikings and Cowboys players and coaches.
Favre would consider sitting to rest elbow
Vikings QB Brett Favre said Wednesday he would consider resting his sore elbow and sitting out games.
Vikings' 60-second rant: Loser goes home Sunday
Sobering news for the loser of Cowboys-Vikings: Since the NFL expanded the playoffs to 12 teams in 1990, there have been only five clubs that have started 1-4 and made the postseason.
America loves 'America's Team'
A new poll reports that for the fourth year in a row, the Cowboys have been voted as the most popular NFL team.
Cowboys' problems run deeper than simple mistakes
It would be easy to write off the Cowboys' 1-3 start as a result of a lack of discipline, but Dallas also is suffering through some poor play by players who were thought to be key pieces.
Jones wrestles away lead in Cowboys backfield
In quite possibly the league's most erratic backfield situation, Felix Jones has regained the lead for carries in Dallas.
Titans continue NFC dominance in 34-27 win vs. Cowboys
A pair of costly Cowboys mistakes led the Titans to a 34-27 win in Dallas.
Cowboys' Buehler still must improve kickoffs
Although he led the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs last season, Cowboys PK David Buehler is struggling this year, according to NFC East Whispers.
Cowboys' run defense comes into focus
The Cowboys spent the bye week working on consistent tackling and maintaining gap responsibility, which was a problem on what amounted to three big runs in the last game.
PLAYER NEWS
The Dallas Cowboys have reworked the contracts of five starters, including Austin, to save salary cap space.|||||||
Austin's deal will save $4 million for the 'Boys.
Austin has left the Thanksgiving Day game against Washington because of a right hip strain, and cornerback Orlando Scandrick injured his left forearm. The Cowboys said after halftime that neither player would return.|||||||
Austin came down hard in the back of the end zone on the opening drive of the game when he took a hit from linebacker London Fletcher on an incomplete pass. Austin had also been knocked to the ground by Fletcher after an earlier incomplete pass.
Austin made five receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown in Dallas' 19-14 win over the Panthers.|||||||
Austin has recorded 25 catches for 428 yards and four touchdowns in five games this season.
Austin had five catches for a season-high 107 yards in a 16-10 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.|||||||
With 243 receiving yards, Austin has assumed the team lead from Kevin Ogletree. The two are tied with 14 receptions.
Austin had four catches for 73 yards and one TD on Wednesday in a 24-17 win over the Giants in the opener.|||||||
Austin had been bothered by a hamstring injury but played through the pain to benefit fantasy owners.
