After missing the Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns with a hamstring injury, WR Calvin Austin III is potentially preparing to play against the Ravens this Sunday, and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters there was “optimism” about his availability.
Selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Austin caught 28 passes for 317 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games this season.
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With injuries derailing his breakthrough potential in Year 4, Austin needs to finish Week 18 on a high note, especially with free agency decisions looming.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers’ Calvin Austin Could Return in Week 18 After Missing 1 Game