Austin Keys (LB) — NFL transaction history: 8 moves

Austin Keys

8 moves · Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders

LB · 24 yrs · 6-2, 244 lb · Auburn; Mississippi2 yrs experience · Undrafted

Austin Keys has played for three clubs since 2025, the last of them the Commanders (October 2026) — claimed off waivers once along the way; most recently released through waivers by the Commanders on October 20, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Tue, Oct 20, 2026Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsCommanders → free agent
Mon, Oct 19, 2026Waived, No RecallCommanders
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Free Agent SigningCommanders
Tue, Aug 25, 2026Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsCardinals → free agent
Mon, Aug 24, 2026Waived, Injury SettlementCardinals
Thu, Jan 1, 2026Assigned via WaiversVikings → Cardinals
Wed, Dec 31, 2025Waived, No RecallVikings
Fri, May 9, 2025Free Agent SigningVikings