Cowboys acquire Tavon Austin from Rams, reportedly view him as RB

The Los Angeles Rams traded wide receiver Tavon Austin to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday for a sixth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

The Cowboys have a glaring need at wide receiver, but plan to use the speedster as a running back, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Austin was selected eighth overall in the 2013 draft, but hasn't lived up to his potential coming out of West Virginia. He had his most productive season in 2016, when he posted 509 yards and three touchdowns receiving while contributing on special teams as a returner.

The 28-year-old was essentially phased out of the Rams' offense under coach Sean McVay, as he recorded a meager 13 receptions for 47 yards in 2017.

The trade gives the Rams a whopping seven picks in the sixth round.

Austin was expected to be released by the Rams earlier in the offseason, but he stuck on the roster after agreeing to restructure his contract. He'll hit free agency after the 2018 season.