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Steelers lose Calvin Austin III in free agency

Steelers lose Calvin Austin III in free agency Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) catches a pass for a touchdown against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones, back, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.

After four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Calvin Austin III is leaving in free agency.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 26-year-old receiver is signing with John Harbaugh’s New York Giants.

SNY’s Connor Hughes reported that the one-year deal is worth $1.5 million, including $100,000 guaranteed. Incentives can push it to as much as $4.5 million.

Austin, a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, played in 48 games for Mike Tomlin’s Steelers over three seasons.

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