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Calvin Austin Back For Week 8

By Jared Smola | Updated on Fri, Oct 24 2025 7:44 PM UTC

Steelers WR Calvin Austin (shoulder) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report. He’ll be back as the No. 2 WR for Sunday night’s game against the Packers but would be a desperation fantasy start.

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