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Mile Austin born
He was born in Summit New Jersey to parents Ann and Miles Austin. -
high school
He attended Garfield High School and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track and field. -
college
During his collage football days at Monmouth University, Austin caught 150 passes for 2,867 yards and 33 touchdowns. -
dallas cowboys 2006
In his rookie season of 2006, he returned 29 kickoffs for 753 yards and recorded 5 tackles.His main highlight of the year was in the Cowboys playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. -
Agent
With the release of Terrell Owens, Austin started the regular season as the Cowboys' No. 3 receiver. During free agency, the New York Jets looked at Austin but did not offer him a contract, possibly because they would have had to give the Cowboys a second-round draft pick in order to sign him -
season 2009
On September 9, 2010, Austin agreed to a six-year contract extension that will kick in beginning in 2011. The deal includes $18 million in guaranteed salary. Austin signed a $3.168 million contract in June 2010. Austin's extension is worth $54 million, bringing the total value of his contract to $57 million.[11]
