With wide receiver Calvin Austin III, the Pittsburgh Steelers dodged the worst-case situation. Austin’s entire practice on Thursday shows that he is already far ahead in the concussion protocol, which will allow him to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Austin sustained a concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In his third year and his first real season as a starting wide receiver, Austin has already set career-highs in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. He has been a breakout performer over the past two games. With Russell Wilson, Austin has demonstrated his ability to be a downfield speed threat.
For that reason as well, Pittsburgh ought to have its punt returner back. If Austin hadn’t played, it was unclear who would have returned the punt, and it probably would have been either return specialist Jamal Agnew or wide receiver Scotty Miller.
In any case, Austin, who has emerged as a vital component of the passing attack and is among the NFL’s most explosive units, and the Steelers seem to be in perfect health.
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