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Giants Add Speedster Calvin Austin III
3 Jun
Summary
- Calvin Austin III signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Giants.
- The receiver joins the Giants after a season with the Steelers.
- Austin III aims to fill a void in the Giants' receiving corps.
The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Calvin Austin III to a one-year contract valued at $1.5 million for the 2026 salary cap. This move addresses a significant weakness in the Giants' receiving corps, which underperformed in the 2025 season, compounded by the season-ending injury to star receiver Malik Nabers. Austin III's arrival follows the free agency departure of slot receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, who secured a larger deal elsewhere.
In the 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Austin III recorded 31 catches for 372 yards and three touchdowns, second-highest on the team. He demonstrated versatility by playing both slot and outside positions, showcasing speed and an ability to gain yards after the catch. The 5-foot-9, 162-pound receiver offers a new dynamic option for quarterback Jaxson Dart.
With Nabers' status uncertain for Week 1 and Gunner Olszewski sidelined by an Achilles injury, Austin III is expected to be a critical contributor. His role, whether primarily in the slot or on the perimeter, will become clearer during training camp. The Giants also signed Darnell Mooney, potentially creating competition for the slot receiver position.
