NFL: Jaguars place WR Tavon Austin on short-term injured reserve

  • Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) congratulates wide receiver Tavon Austin (34) after a reception for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during a NFL preseason football game on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)
    Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) congratulates wide receiver Tavon Austin (34) after a reception for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during a NFL preseason football game on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

    JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed receiver Tavon Austin on injured reserve Thursday, two days after coach Urban Meyer said he was good to go for the season opener.

    Austin injured his left …