Wide receiver Calvin Austin III is ready to maximize his first time being a free agent. With the new league year officially one week away, Austin has changed agents and switched to Rosenhaus Sports, the famous agency led by Drew Rosenhaus.
The agency’s Twitter/X account shared the news Wednesday morning. Austin was previously represented by Rodney Williams and United Sports Group.
Players don’t normally change agents when they intend to re-sign. After four years in Pittsburgh, Austin seems likely to hit the open market and sign elsewhere. He’s coming off an up-and-down 2025 season. He caught three game-winning touchdowns, including the final score to beat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 and punch Pittsburgh’s ticket into the playoffs. It was named the NFL’s No. 1 route of the season.
He also caught go-ahead/game-winning scores in Week One against the New York Jets and Week Three against the New England Patriots. But he also missed time with injury and often went quiet in the offense. In six games, he registered less than 20 receiving yards and only once crossed the 60-yard mark.
Missing his rookie year with a foot injury, Austin’s caught 84 passes for 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns over the last three seasons with the Steelers.
Still, at 27 come the start of the 2026 season with plenty of speed and punt return value, Austin figures to have a market. Where he could end up is unclear. He may not sign immediately but Austin should be paid a mid-sized contract beyond what he was making as a rookie. In a more receiver-friendly offense with a stronger quarterback and coordinator, Austin could better his production, too.
While Austin is looking for greener grass, so are the Steelers. DK Metcalf aside, Pittsburgh is expected to overhaul its wide receiver room. That likely means making aggressive moves in free agency and the NFL Draft. At the NFL Combine, the team held at least a dozen formal interviews with the draft’s top wideouts.
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