Eagles Officially Waive Veteran WR Miles Austin

Update:

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they’ve officially released veteran WR Miles Austin.

OFFICIAL: #Eagles release WR Miles Austin. pic.twitter.com/3a8On0VmP6

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 7, 2015

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The Philadelphia Eagles have waived veteran WR Miles Austin on Monday, according to Howard Eskin.

• Eskin mentions that there was some pressure from within on HC Chip Kelly was to cut Austin.

Austin, 31, signed a one-year, $2.3 million contract that included $1 million guaranteed with the Eagles back in March.

Andrew Brandt points out that as a vested veteran, Austin is entitled to the remainder of his $1 million salary.

This season, Austin has appeared in 11 games and caught 13 passes for 224 yards receiving and a single touchdown for Philadelphia.