Cowboys receiver Austin signs six-year extension
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}DALLAS (Reuters) - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin has agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team said on Thursday, adding that the deal added $54 million to his current earnings.
"It feels great to be wanted by this team because I want to be here," Austin told the team's website (dallascowboys.com).
"My career started here. (The Cowboys) gave me a shot and obviously I put my all out here every day and I'm going to continue to do that and hopefully for a long time."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A backup for three years, Austin burst onto the scene last season with a breakout campaign that included 81 catches for 1,320 yards and 11 touchdowns.
The speedy big-play receiver got his opportunity when Dallas wide-out Roy Williams was injured, forcing the team to start Austin for Week Five.
After the first of many big performances, Austin emerged as the Cowboys best option.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}(Reporting by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by John O'Brien)