Countdown to the season opener: Day 57 Miles Austin

We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 57) with some Cowboys history

We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.

Today – number 57.

Miles Austin

Born: June 30, 1984. Summit, New Jersey
Position: Wide Receiver
Dallas Cowboys: 2006-2013
Awards: Pro Bowl– 2009, 2010

Miles Austin played wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 2006 to 2013, joining the team as an undrafted free agent out of Monmouth University. After years of contributing primarily on special teams and as a depth receiver, Austin broke out in 2009 with a franchise-record of ten receptions for 250 receiving yards in a single game against the Chiefs. He went on to earn two Pro Bowl selections and became Tony Romo’s top target for several seasons, known for his precise route running, strong hands, and ability to gain yards after the catch.

Former Cowboys WR Miles Austin is now the 49ers offensive quality control coach. On Sunday, he’ll be trying to get a ring by helping his team beat the Chiefs.

Did you know that Austin’s first career start came against KC, where he had 10 catches for 250 yards and 2 TDs? pic.twitter.com/xw2oxZ9Hej

— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) February 1, 2020

Best known for:
Austin was best known for his remarkable rise from undrafted free agent to Pro Bowl wide receiver, highlighted by a record-setting performance in 2009, leading the NFC in receiving.

1⃣4⃣ Miles Austin#CowboysNation #DallasCowboys
Dallas Cowboys WR/KR Miles Austin returns a kick 93 yards for a TD in 2007! Bet you forgot that Miles wore number 14 before he switched to 19 @MilesAustinIII pic.twitter.com/9er7Nc9Tix

— Dallas Cowboys Collaboration (@mailman_phil) August 26, 2021

Lesser known fact:
After retiring, Austin transitioned into coaching and front-office roles, including working as a scout.

✭ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF ✭
With 100 days to go until the #Cowboys kickoff the season against the #Eagles, we are counting down with a @BloggingTheBoys Top-100 consensus ranking.

We asked staffers to give in their top-100, here is:

DAY 57
Miles Austin#DallasCowboys… pic.twitter.com/yVJ6zvqTl4

— Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) July 9, 2025