New Orleans Saints release WR Kevin Austin Jr.

Aug 31, 2026

Released

Official

What changed

New Orleans Saints wide receivers, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

#12Chris Olave879214/177498829688$15M26.26'0"185

#0Jordyn TysonInjured reserve838212/1700508290—22.16'2"203

Ja'Lynn PolkReserve/Retired647215/17380889678—24.56'1"204

#19Barion BrownDrafted, unsigned40557/1700508720—22.85'11"177

Kevin Austin Jr.Practice squad50458/17438147960$1.1M26.56'2"215

#15Mason TiptonReserve/PUP534513/17467276960$1.1M26.05'11"187

#89Brock RechsteinerSuspended26455/170050960—24.16'2"222

#18Bryce LanceDrafted, unsigned39354/1700509643—24.16'3"204

Jalen Moreno-CropperPractice squad25302/174—13960—25.45'11"172

#13Cedric TillmanPractice squad493013/1763—749667—26.46'3"215

Trey PalmerPractice squad462516/17——939620—25.56'1"190

#14Devaughn Vele432013/17535176855—28.86'5"210

Chris Olave879214/177498829688$15M26.26'0"185

Ja'Lynn PolkReserve/Retired647215/17380889678—24.56'1"204

Dante PettisUnknown54459/176653547176—30.96'2"195

Samori ToureUnknown39456/17311736875—28.56'1"190

Kevin Austin Jr.Practice squad50458/17438147960$1.1M26.56'2"215

Elijah CooksUnknown33455/1719028900—27.96'4"210

Mason TiptonReserve/PUP534513/17467276960$1.1M26.05'11"187

Trey PalmerPractice squad462516/17——939620—25.56'1"190

Bub MeansOn waivers29257/17210419628$1.1M25.76'2"215

Ronnie BellOn waivers32207/17343543965$1.1M26.76'0"190

Devaughn VeleReserve list432013/17535176855—28.86'5"210

New Orleans Saints official siteOfficial confirmation
Player released
Aug 31, 2026