Tavon Austin
FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga addresses the media during a news conference in Green Bay, Wis. Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine and Mennenga have been fired after the team’s second straight NFC championship game loss. Packers coach Matt LaFleur made the announcement Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Pettine, Mennenga won't be back after Packers' playoff loss

By Steve Megargee Jan. 29, 2021 06:34 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Nick Foles warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 1/3/2021

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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FILE - This Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, file photo shows then-Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Austin is attempting to make a comeback with Green Bay as the Packers look to add depth to their receiving group. The Packers announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, that they had signed Austin and released wide receiver Darrius Shepherd. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Former 1st-round pick Austin savors fresh start with Packers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 03, 2020 02:02 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) makes a catch before taking it in for a touchdown in the first half an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. The former first-round draft pick is attempting to make a comeback as the Green Bay Packers look to add depth to their receiving corps. The Packers announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, that they had signed Austin and released wide receiver Darrius Shepherd. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Packers add Tavon Austin to receiving group

Dec. 01, 2020 04:43 PM EST

49ers activate James, place Austin on IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 03, 2020 06:54 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got one receiver back healthy and lost another for the long term. The 49ers placed Tavon...

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Trevor Siemian (4) passes during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Replacing an NFL player because of injury or play usually is as easy as a phone call and a plane ride. Not during a pandemic. The Titans added quarterback Trevor Siemian on Aug. 19. Siemian had never been through a tryout process at anytime in the NFL, and was happy to join a team after throwing to his old left guard from Northwestern in a Chicago park the week before. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool, File)
ON FOOTBALL: Planning, patience a must to replace players

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2020 11:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) readies to push off of Seattle Seahawks' Ugo Amadi on a carry during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Kittle, a fifth-round pick in 2017, has one year remaining on his rookie deal. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Tight end contracts could be next to see significant rise

By Rob Maaddi May. 05, 2020 07:37 PM EDT

Florida defensive back C J Henderson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Defense tops draft list for Cowboys, new coach McCarthy

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

Cowboys may eye CBs with Jones squeezed by Prescott, Cooper

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:10 PM EDT
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Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree...

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Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

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Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Feeling of doom envelops Garrett, underachieving Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 23, 2019 01:56 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, left, greets wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) who returns to the sideline following a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys find running roots as playoff chase goes to Philly

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 16, 2019 06:27 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys render coin toss mix-up moot, throttle Rams 44-21

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 15, 2019 07:54 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Schedule gets serious now for NFC East-leading Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 18, 2019 06:31 PM EST