Pending free agent Calvin Austin III signals he could be on the move

The Pittsburgh Steelers absolutely must address the wide receiver position this offseason. While Pittsburgh certainly needs to add to the room, it might be losing one homegrown talent in the free agent market.

Rosenhaus Sports announced on their X account on Wednesday that they are now representing Austin as he navigates free agency for the first time in his career. This makes Austin’s future in Pittsburgh even murkier.

Changing management less than a week before the legal tampering period opens on March 9th is pretty telling. Austin and his camp are at the very least going to see what options become available for the receiver when negotiations between teams and players can begin.

While it is completely possible he is retained by the Steelers, it would not be surprising to see Austin seek out a fresh start. According to Spotrac, Austin carries an estimated annual value of 4.9 million dollars.

Austin, the 138th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has amassed 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns throughout three seasons played in the league. Austin missed his entire rookie season with a foot injury, but has carved out a decent role in the Steelers’ offense while also making an impact on special teams.

The relationship between the Steelers and Austin seems fluid, and the speedy receiver could leave what is already a thin wide receiver room looking for even more help.

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