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New York Jets CB Bless Austin reflects on NFL debut

The New York Jets are 1-0 in the Bless Austin era.

It was all too appropriate that the cornerback’s NFL debut came during the quadrennial meeting between the Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

The Queens native got his start at Campus Magnet High School before becoming one of the rare silver linings of Rutgers’ Big Ten era. Injuries haunted him every step of the way, including a knee ailment that followed him from Piscataway. But, healthy and ready to go on Sunday, he played a role in the Jets’ 34-27 victory.