Veteran defender responds to fan asking him to 'come home' to Patriots

Former New England Patriots cornerback Alex Austin responded to a fan on social media, saying New England misses him. The veteran defender didn't take long to respond to the post. "I miss y'all too!! Lord knows," Austin posted in response. Austin played for the Patriots from 2023 to 2025. He signed with the team after being cut by the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. After being rejected by those teams, he carved out a rotational role in the Patriots' defensive backfield for all three seasons. He signed with the Miami Dolphins in the offseason, but he was ultimately released as part of the mass roster cuts after training camp. His next stop was the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, where he was released two weeks ago. I miss y’all too!! Lord knows 🙏🏽 https://t.co/vlyoByflRN— Alex Austin (@kinnggalex) October 26, 2026The Patriots have struggled with depth in their secondary. Austin would give the team another long, rangy corner to contribute on game days, with the team currently juggling injuries to Carlton Davis III, Karon Prunty and Channing Canada. With that said, the Patriots have had time to explore a reunion with Austin, and the fact that it hasn't happened yet doesn't lead to much faith that it will. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Veteran defender responds to fan asking him to 'come home' to Patriots