The Facts:
The Jets' courtship of Austin is "dead," according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Evidently, the Jets came to their senses, realizing it would've been crazy to part with a second-round pick -- the compensation that would've been required to land Austin, a restricted free agent.
Reported by the New York Daily News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Austin, a restricted free agent, visited the Jets last Friday, fueling speculation that an offer sheet would be forthcoming. But he left without a deal, and now it appears he won't get one because, as the Daily News suggests, the Jets are confident they can find a potential starting receiver in the first or second round of the draft. It's probably worth noting the Cowboys could have (and some observers believe would have) matched any offer to keep Austin on their roster.
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