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Austin feeling healthy, ready to make his mark within Steelers offense

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Suiting up in his No. 19 practice jersey is nothing new to Calvin Austin.

At the same time, putting on the gameday No. 19 will be a new experience for the second-year wide receiver.

The former fourth-round pick out of Memphis sustained a Lisfranc sprain in his left foot prior to the Steelers' first preseason game last year, putting the beginning of his career on hold for a temporary amount of time. He was eased back into practice but aggravated the injury in his rehab, prompting surgery by Dr. Martin O'Malley in New York on Nov.