Austin (calf) is inactive Week 5 against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Austin will ultimately be unable to take the field despite logging limited practice sessions twice this week, paving the way for Quincy Wilson, Brian Poole and Javelin Guidry to see extra work in the secondary. Austin's next chance to play will be a road matchup Week 6 against the Chargers.

Austin (calf) is considered questionable for Sunday's clash against the Cardinals, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Austin logged consecutive limited workloads at practice to close out the week and is looking like a true game-time decision. If he is ultimately unable to play, some combination of Quincy Wilson, Brian Poole and Javelin Guidry would be in line to replace his snaps.

Austin (calf) is ruled out to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Austin had two tackles during the first half of Thursday's contest. He'll get the benefit of three additional days of rest while targeting a return Week 5 against the Cardinals.

Austin (calf) is doubtful to return to Thursday night's game against the Broncos, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the injury to Austin, the Jets may be counting on Brian Poole to take on an every-down role for the remainder of the contest. Austin collected two tackles before exiting with the injury, but New York may now find itself short-handed after first-time Broncos starter Brett Rypien went 9-for-11 passing with 141 yards, one touchdown and one interception during the first half.

Austin recorded 25 tackles and four passes defensed over seven games played in 2019.

EDGE Analysis

Austin impressed after getting a shot with the Jets, drawing the start in six of his seven appearances. The 23-year-old Rutgers product should be in the mix for a starting role next season and is a near lock to at least make the roster.

Austin is expected to start at cornerback for Sunday's game against the Redskins, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Hughes' words hold true, Sunday would be Austin's first career start. The 23-year-old is coming off a great performance last week, seeing 49 snaps and making three solo tackles and a forced fumble in his NFL debut. Other candidates for the start and extra reps include Arthur Maulet and Maurice Canady.

Austin notched three solo tackles, one defended pass and one forced fumble during Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Austin played a notable 70 percent of snaps on defense in his NFL debut, and his forced fumble came on the Giants' final play of the game, securing a win for the Jets. The rookie sixth-round pick spent the first nine weeks of the season on the non-football injury list while rehabbing a knee issue. Now back to full health, he looks set for a key role in New York's secondary going forward.

The Jets activated Austin (knee) from the non-football injury list Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Austin missed the first nine weeks of the season while rehabbing a knee injury. He resumed practicing in mid-October and now appears back to full health. The Jets waived B.J. Bello to make room for Austin on the 53-man roster.

Austin (knee) resumed practicing Thursday, per the league's official transactions log.

EDGE Analysis

Austin remains on the reserve/non-football injury list for the time being. The rookie's return to practice opens a 21-day window during which the Jets can decide whether to add him to the 53-man roster or transfer him to injured reserve.

The Jets placed Austin (knee) on the reserve/non-football injury list Saturday, per the league's official transactions report.

EDGE Analysis

Austin still appears to be working his way back from an ACL injury. The rookie will be ineligible to practice or play for the first six weeks of the season due to his placement on the reserve/NFI list.