Austin Calitro


Austin Calitro is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He played college football at Villanova.

College career

Calitro was selected to the All-CAA Football first team. He also led Villanova in total tackles with 90 and forced fumbles with 3 in his junior season.

Professional career

New York Jets

Calitro signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived by the Jets on May 15, 2017.

San Francisco 49ers

On August 7, 2017, Calitro signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived on September 2, 2017.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 4, 2017, Calitro was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. He was released on September 19, 2017.

Cleveland Browns

On October 3, 2017, Calitro was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on January 1, 2018.
On May 18, 2018, Calitro was waived by the Browns.

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On June 13, 2018, Calitro signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He played in his first NFL game on September 9, 2018 in a 27-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. He made five tackles. On September 17, he started against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football in week 2.
On September 2, 2019, Calitro was waived by the Seahawks.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 3, 2019, Calitro was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Calitro re-signed with the Jaguars on April 22, 2020. On April 27, 2020, he was waived.

Cincinnati Bengals

On April 28, 2020, Calitro was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.