Despite reports that the Rams were going to release Tavon Austin, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports (via Twitter) that the organization is still looking to trade the wideout.
A deal is unlikely to happen, and La Canfora notes that plenty of teams are waiting for the receiver to be cut. However, considering some of the money that’s been thrown around to free agent receivers this offseason, an interested team might see incentive in trading for Austin, instead.
Austin signed a four-year, $42MM deal in the summer of 2016, and the wideout was set to earn a $3MM salary and $5MM roster bonus this upcoming season. If he is indeed cut, Austin will hit the Rams with a $5MM dead-money charge, but the team will also save $3MM against the cap.
While the Rams offense improved in 2017, Austin wasn’t nearly as productive. The wideout hauled in only 13 receptions for 47 yards last season, but the versatile weapon did rush for 270 yards and a score.
I think it’s highly unlikely a team trades for Tavon giving the fact the rams said they plan to cut him. And it’s a shame. The Rams (especially Jeff Fisher) never knew how to use Tavon. He is a special player. I wat he’s him all 4 years at WVU and he is one heck of a football player. He can be used in so many schemes. I would love to see him get released and end up in Pittsburgh. I think he could play well in the slot. Heck I think he would even succeed with the patriots he fits that mold for them perfectly.
Replaces Amendola in New England!
Packers go get him !!!
I agree
He seems like a guy Belichick could figure out how to use well
Agreed