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The Jaguars waived Austin on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Austin signed with the Jaguars in May as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame, where he led the Irish with 888 receiving yards and seven touchdowns during his final collegiate campaign. He caught one of three targets for 21 yards across three preseason games and now finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.

The Browns will waive Harley on Tuesday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

Harley impressed during training camp when several receivers went down with injuries, and he was used as a returner during preseason action. The Browns would be very interested in adding him to the practice squad, if Harley clears waivers. His dismissal suggests sixth-round draft pick Michael Woods (hamstring) will make the team and possibly be ready to go for Week 1 against Carolina. The Browns also have hybrid running back/receiver Demetric Felton to fill out the depth chart at wideout.

The Browns are cutting Winston, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Winston was signed a couple of weeks ago and appeared in the Browns' final preseason game as a receiver (two snaps) and as a returner on special teams (four snaps). He logged three punt returns for 21 yards. The Browns haven't quite settled their punt and kickoff return roles after Jakeem Grant was lost to an Achilles injury. Demetric Felton and Jerome Ford are the leaders to take on either or both roles.

Schwartz has had a shaky preseason, but Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski affirmed the team's belief in the wide receiver, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports. "Anthony had a tough stretch - I think everybody understands that - but we support our players," Stefanski said. "We support our players when they are going through a tough stretch."

Schwartz had a number of drops this preseason and struggled to find consistency during training camp. Entering Week 1 against Carolina, Schwartz sits fourth on the depth chart and is not expected to play a significant role in the offense, which should feature a heavy dose of the running game while Deshaun Watson is suspended.

The Dolphins waived Bowden on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Bowden offers versatility as a former college QB who has played running back and slot receiver in addition to returning kicks at times. He may not be skilled enough at one task to warrant a roster spot in Miami, but other teams could be interested in taking a look. Bowden was a third-round pick of the Raiders in 2020.

Sterns did not log a target during the Buccaneers' 27-10 preseason loss to the Colts on Saturday night.

The Western Kentucky alum was blanked for the first time this preseason, but it may have been at least partly by design. Greg Auman of The Athletic speculates Sterns may have been purposely underused in the finale in order to potentially make it easier to eventually get him through waivers and onto the practice squad. Sterns still has an opportunity to nab a possible No. 7 receiver spot on the active roster as well, but Auman projects fellow UDFA Deven Thompkins for that slot due to his ability to play special teams.

Fitzpatrick tallied two catches on five targets for 23 yards in Saturday's 26-23 preseason win over the Cardinals.

Fitzpatrick finished second on the team in targets, but he did little with the opportunity. He closes the preseason with five receptions on 11 targets for 62 yards across three games. Fitzpatrick could be on the roster bubble, with the likes of Racey McMath and Cody Hollister potentially surpassing him on the depth chart.

Saunders (quadriceps) returned one punt for 23 yards during the Panthers' preseason game Friday.

Saunders returned to the field just under three weeks after being sidelined with a quadriceps strain picked up in early August. The 25-year-old's participation just ahead of Carolina's final roster cuts Tuesday should help his chances to secure a spot over fellow returners Shi Smith and Andre Roberts.

Ward (toe) is anticipated to be waived with an injury designation by the Eagles on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Ward has been sidelined with a toe injury for much of this preseason, likely leading to his removal from Philadelphia's now deep corps of wideouts. The 27-year-old saw both his production (seven catches, 95 yards and three touchdowns) and playing time (234 offensive snaps) plummet in 2021 after he caught 81 passes for 673 yards and seven touchdowns over his first two seasons with the Eagles. Ward is now set to pass through waivers before shifting to injured reserve, should no team opt to claim him.

The Jets waived Charles on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Charles was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Division II Indiana (Pa.) and played well during training camp. Per Wilson, the Jets plan to sign Charles to their practice squad if he clears waivers.