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 |
Cowboys' offense fails to finish drives at Washington
The Cowboys had a healthy 380 yards of offense but scored only seven points in a loss to the Redskins.
Cowboys make statement with Austin contract
The Cowboys and WR Miles Austin agreed to a six-year extension that will pay Austin as one of the top receivers in the game, a move that carries some risk.
Report: Cowboys, WR Austin agree to extension
Miles Austin and the Cowboys have agreed on a six-year deal worth $57 million, according to ESPN. The deal would make Austin one of the higher-paid receivers in the league.
Study calls Cowboys most popular team
In a study released Thursday by Nielsen, the Cowboys ranked as the most popular team in the league.
Report: Cowboys starting ORT Colombo will miss season opener
ESPNDallas.com is reporting that Cowboys starting ORT Marc Colombo will not practice Thursday and will miss the Cowboys' season opener Sunday night against the Redskins.
Shanahan: Haynesworth will be Redskin this week
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan did not deny trade talks involving DT Albert Haynesworth but did say that the embattled player would remain with the team at least through this week.
Reports: Cowboys' Colombo, Kosier not practicing
Cowboys ORT Marc Colombo missed practice on Wednesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, and could miss Sunday's game as he battles back from right knee surgery.
Ravens claim ex-Cowboys CB McCann
According to a report from the Dallas Morning News, the Ravens claimed CB Bryan McCann off waivers from the Cowboys, citing McCann's agent as the source.
Dolphins acquire OT McQuistan from Cowboys
Looking for a dependable backup for one of the best tackle combinations in the league, the Dolphins traded for OT Pat McQuistan.
Report: Chargers trade for WR Crayton
Needing a fill-in for Vincent Jackson, the Chargers reportedly have dealt a seventh-round draft choice to Dallas for disgruntled WR Patrick Crayton.
Cowboys WR Bryant will not play Thursday
Despite an emphatic tweet that he would be "back in action," Cowboys WR Dez Bryant will not play in the team's preseason finale Thursday night.
WR Williams sits out Dallas practice
Cowboys WR Roy Williams sat out of practice Tuesday with a hip flexor and strained lower back, but the injuries are not considered to be serious.
Four Cowboys starters cleared to practice
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips announced Tuesday that four of his starters would return to practice from injury, with a fifth to return next week.
Cowboys release WR Hudgins, TE Sicko
The Cowboys released WR Terrell Hudgins and TE Scott Sicko on Monday.
Bryant: 'I'm going to be ready for Washington'
Rookie WR Dez Bryant (ankle) guarantees he will be ready for the Cowboys' season opener against the Redskins.
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.